Me too. And you, too.

A wish for my children, especially my daughters.

I hope you never have to be a #metoo. I hope that I can teach you that your mind and your thoughts and your fabulous ideas far outweigh any sexuality to which you may be objected.

I hope you never have to wonder if you are in a successful career because of the clothes you wear or the way your body has been objectified.

I hope you never have to wonder if your promotion was because some man thought you were gorgeous. But, who thought your ideas were inspirational and smart.

I hope you are never in a position where you have to question a man's intentions. If you have a man as your superior, I hope he never tells you how good you look and I pray that he sees you as a someone who could decimate him with knowledge and an eloquent speech if given a chance. I hope he never tries even subtle things, such as grabbing your hand. I hope he is absolutely terrified to put even one tow over the line.

I hope, growing up, that no boy, no matter how close he is to you, can convince you that it's OK for him to touch you inappropriately. Or to speak to you inappropriately. I hope you find the courage to tell him that his actions are inappropriate.

I hope all of your sexual and love encounters are consensual. Not because someone has coerced you, guilted you, or forced themselves upon you.

I hope you know that being sexual is fun. But only if you and your partner are on the same terms. If not, it becomes soul-damaging.

I promise to give you all the tools I know to keep you rising above this nonsense. I promise to tell you my stories, not for sympathy, but for preparation.

I hope that if after all of the preparation and lessons taught and your best laid plans couldn't save you from him, that you understand that there are an army of #metoo'ers who will be there ready to defend you, if you want us to.

#metoo to me means you, too. #metoo doesn't just extend to me, it extends to you. My brokenness not only affects me, but you, too. That's why #metoo means you, too.