The hashtag #IBelieveKyle is trending on Twitter in Canada.

And my heart sings at the sight.

Because, as a survivor of sexual assault, I stand with fellow survivors. When someone steps forward to accuse another person of sexual assault, I believe them.

I personally know that there is no fame in stepping forward. It’s a humiliating and traumatizing experience.

And while women make up the largest population of sexual assault survivors, men are sexually assaulted as well.

Regardless of gender, we all stand together.