I May Destroy You helped me confront being spiked
I had previously found Michaela Coel’s 2020 drama relatable and familiar, but decided to rewatch it after going through a similar experience – and it spurred me into action
TL;DR
- The author's personal experience of being drugged and raped occurred after she found Michaela Coel's series "I May Destroy You" relatable.
- She initially chose not to identify the perpetrator to the police, leading to the investigation being closed.
- Years later, inspired by a rewatch of the series and a conversation with a friend, she decided to contact the police to reopen the case.
- Despite the case remaining in limbo and lacking a definitive resolution, the author found a sense of closure and relief from guilt and shame.