Ellen DeGeneres talks about sexual abuse

Moved by the story told by Busy Philipps during her rape show that she had at age 14, Ellen DeGeneres opened her own sexual assault as a teenager.

During an episode aired on Wednesday, Philipps explained why she had introduced herself to Instagram last week to reveal that she had been raped while she was a teenager. The actress said she was inspired by the testimony in the Senate of Christine Blasey Ford, who said that the Supreme Court justice candidate, Brett Kavanaugh, had sexually assaulted her while they were both in high school.

"His courage has moved me so much," said Philipps. "It was not something I had ever thought I was going to explode on social media, but when I saw her tell the truth after 30 years, I thought," It's been 25 years for me and I can do that. & # 39; "

"We can all do that," she continued. "Politically, whatever you believe, I have the impression that it is a real moment of consideration for women, that we have collectively borne this burden for so long and that it is only a matter of time. it's time to share it. "

When the photo of Philipps, at the age of 14, appeared on the screen of the series, the actress began to choke and explained that she could not help thinking about her 10 year old girl.

That's when DeGeneres shared her own story, which she has already talked about.

"I was 15 years old and it happened something," said DeGeneres. "When I watched Dr. Ford – anyone who has anything happened to them, you're so bad. angry when someone does not believe you or tell you why. did you wait so long?

"It's because we're girls and we've learned to say nothing and not let ourselves go," she said. "So at 14, I'm 15, God knows how many people in this audience have experienced something."

Philipps said that she had only spoken about the rape to her family about five months ago, after finishing writing her next brief, which includes details about the assault.

DeGeneres said victims, especially children, need to feel safe enough to be able to make their voices heard.

"I think this conversation needs to go further and that people should first and foremost teach your kids to talk, never keep something inside and never be ashamed and think that's yours. problem and your fault because it's never your fault, "she says. You are a child.

Philipps agreed, saying that she expects a change in the way the company handles sexual assault complaints.

"We can do better for our children and the next generation, and we will do it," she said.