Baby Reindeer, created by Richard Gadd, was nominated for 11 Emmys, and last night, took home 6, including Outstanding Lead Actor In A Limited Or Anthology Series Or Movie. The show is controversial for many reasons. In chatting about it as a team, some Love146 staff couldn’t finish it. Viewing it may not be beneficial for you; to say it’s heavy is an understatement. If you haven’t watched it, please don’t take this article as an endorsement or recommendation to do so or not.
In reaching #1 on Netflix, it’s brought up a conversation that is often overlooked — one that acknowledges how especially tough it can be for men and boys to seek help. They are often told either by society or by individuals that their victimization is their own fault or that their experiences aren’t valid. These are barriers we must continue to break down not just in society; but also in our circles of family and friends. We need to better support all survivors including males to ensure that no one feels isolated in their journey of recovery.
For the many who’ve noticed or watched Baby Reindeer, we want to provide some framework to reflect on the critical issues it raises— particularly the stigma around sexual assault of men and boys… [Continue Reading]
