Our individual experiences shape our outlooks on different areas of life. Sexual assault and harassment has never been something that I thought was "not a big deal" or "not something to worry about", but I'll admit I didn't become as vocal about my thoughts behind it until I met someone who confided their experience with me. I wasn't as aware about the issue as I should have been and I still have a lot to learn. This person has become a lifelong friend and someone that I look