Christine Blasey Ford: 'I Am Grateful To Have Had The Opportunity To Fulfill My Civic Duty'

[JonLP24]

The college professor who accused Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh of sexual assault spoke out in a rare post.
By Alanna Vagianos
11/26/2018 02:35 PM ET

In a post on GoFundMe thanking her supporters, Dr. Christine Blasey Ford shared what her life has been like since she accused then-Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh of sexual assault.

“Although coming forward was terrifying, and caused disruption to our lives, I am grateful to have had the opportunity to fulfill my civic duty,” Ford wrote in a post published to the fundraising site last Wednesday.

“Having done so, I am in awe of the many women and men who have written me to share similar life experiences, and now have bravely shared their experience with friends and family, many for the first time,” she continued. “I send you my heartfelt love and support.”

A group of supporters created the GoFundMe page last month to help defray the cost of security and other unexpected expenses Ford has faced since she accused Kavanaugh in September of sexually assaulting her when the two were in high school. The fundraiser easily surpassed its initial goal of $150,000 and, as of Monday afternoon, had raised over $647,000 for Ford and her family.

https://m.huffpost.com/us/entry/us_5bfc3dade4b0eb6d931276cf/amp

[dlk]

1. Brava to a Very Strong Woman of Integrity!

It took tremendous courage to share her story in that awful political arena and she, as well as her entire family, have all paid dearly for it. This is how change happens, slowly and sometimes painfully, and there is always a backlash. However, Dr. Ford's testimony was an integral part of the impetus that just elected so many new women members to the House of Representatives, where we can look forward to even more and lasting change. Let's keep up the momentum!

[sheshe2]

2. She is a shero to me and all women.

I applaud her strength.

[MontanaMama]

3. Courage personified.

Thank you Dr. Ford.

[malaise]

4. I believe her

and will go to my grave believing her.
Time will deal with that scumbag Kavanaugh.

[cp]

5. Thank you, Dr. Ford!

You have nobly done your civic duty. Thank you.

[saidsimplesimon]

6. She is a real hero.

It made me proud to watch a woman stand up and speak truth to power. She knew there would be blow back and she came forward without expectation of reward. I hope the fund keeps growing, she and her family need to know we are thankful for her effort. I believe her story, always will.

[ZeroSomeBrains]

7. Thank you Dr. Ford

I was so proud of you in how you handled yourself with such grace and strength under power. Your efforts will not be forgotten by those of us who have had similar experiences. God bless you and your family.

[AZ8theist]

8. And we are ALL grateful for your courage. nt

[ffr]

9. Get thee to the greatest section!

Thank you Dr. Ford! You are a patriot.

[fierywoman]

10. Bless her, bless her always.

[VOX]

11. A class act, and incredibly courageous.

She put herself on the line. Nothing but the deepest respect for this brave woman.

[BigmanPigman]

12. She should be Time's Person of the Year!

[kimbutgar]

13. She should be Time woman of the year

She exposed the hypocrites in the repuke party. Helping the Country return to a checks and balances system on November 6th.

She spoke the truth and got attacked. That takes a lot of courage in my opinion.

[Kitchari]

14. She sacrificed everything

And deserves profound thanks. I wish her peace, knowing what she did was noble and courageous