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cover of episode Constance Wu writes about her trauma and ensuing judgment in memoir 'Making a Scene'

Constance Wu writes about her trauma and ensuing judgment in memoir 'Making a Scene'

2022/10/18
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In her memoir Making a Scene, actress Constance Wu writes about the sexual harassment and abuse she faced on her breakout show Fresh off the Boat, and why she hesitated to speak out at first. She tells WBUR's Scott Tong that "trauma and feelings don't go away simply because you will them to." And when she finally spoke up about that trauma on social media, she received a wave of online hate. A warning that this episode – and the book – includes descriptions of assault and a suicide attempt.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices)NPR Privacy Policy)