When your email came in, there was a tiny bit of apprehension ~ surely it wouldn't be in defense of Nims. In reality, a balanced, accurate and sadly still required piece. Thank you for writing it and hopefully things will change for you better.
I'd heard the rumours, so I'd love to say that's why it wasn't a surprise but I'd be lying. I had a chat with a friend a while ago about the behaviour of a well-respected adventurer and the conclusion is that 'gossip' (which is always much derided, often by men) is women and other underrepresented groups first line of defence. If you hear a rumour, you can at least be a little more wary. And that's so sad, because we shouldn't have to wonder or be more cautious. But we are.
When your email came in, there was a tiny bit of apprehension ~ surely it wouldn't be in defense of Nims. In reality, a balanced, accurate and sadly still required piece. Thank you for writing it and hopefully things will change for you better.
I’d heard stuff from a reliable source last year and I’m happy that’s it’s all out in the public.
It’s absolutely reprehensible that these women were subjected to this behaviour.
As an outdoors person and former soldier we need to ensure that women, trans, non-binary etc are safe and feel safe in the outdoors or wherever
Very well said Matt
As a woman, this was so refreshing to read. Thank you.
Thanks for saying so, that means a lot.
Thanks for writing this Matt and with your valued platform it is a stand up no more moment and thanks for doing it.
I'd heard the rumours, so I'd love to say that's why it wasn't a surprise but I'd be lying. I had a chat with a friend a while ago about the behaviour of a well-respected adventurer and the conclusion is that 'gossip' (which is always much derided, often by men) is women and other underrepresented groups first line of defence. If you hear a rumour, you can at least be a little more wary. And that's so sad, because we shouldn't have to wonder or be more cautious. But we are.
Thanks for writing this Matt. Always grateful for your insight and voice.
The hashtag #MeToo sums up 99% of this movement.