"If a man were to put a knife to your neck, would you choose to die or obey?" This was said by Tang Xiaoyan. How did a woman who was once sexually assaulted by a man turn from a low-level person to the wife of a famous director? Her experience is almost like a movie, do you want to know?
To be honest, when I first heard the name Tang Xiaoyan, the image of a gentle and graceful woman came to mind. However, when I really learned her story, I realized that she was actually a resilient and courageous woman. Her experience is simply amazing.
Tang Xiaoyan, a woman born in rural Northeast China, grew up in poverty, the youngest in her family, but she was not pampered more because of this. On the contrary, her childhood was full of hardships and challenges. Can you imagine? In the cold northeast, a thin little girl has to face not only the hardships of life every day, but also the violence of her father. And she has never given up her love for life and thirst for knowledge. She relied on picking up the rags and saved enough for the tuition of primary school one by one, and her tenacity and perseverance are admirable.
At the age of seventeen, she went to ask for a salary, but was sexually assaulted. I can't imagine how she felt at that time, was it despair? Is it anger? Or helpless? But she chose to remain silent, because she knew that even if she spoke out, no one would help her. So, she left that sad home and came to Beijing alone. This courage and determination is awe-inspiring.
After coming to Beijing, her life did not become easier. At the age of twenty-three, she was again threatened with sexual assault. This time, she still chose to face it bravely. Instead of being defeated by bad luck, she became stronger and more independent. She climbed up step by step in Beijing's film and television circle, and finally met her true genius - a famous director. They knew each other and fell in love, and finally entered the palace of marriage.
I used to try to imagine how she felt, the hardships of struggling out of the bottom, the fear and helplessness of facing the threat of sexual assault, the joy and satisfaction of finally achieving happiness. Her experience is like a movie with ups and downs, which makes people feel a lot of emotion.
Not only that, Tang Xiaoyan also bravely stood in front of the public, shared her experience, and called on everyone to pay attention to women's safety issues. When I hear her talk about her story in public, I can feel her inner pain and struggle. But at the same time, I could see the determination and bravery in her eyes. She uses her own experience to awaken the society's attention to women's safety, and this great love and selflessness are moving.
Do you know? When I learned that one of Tang Xiaoyan's older brothers later learned what happened to her and began to try to make up for the indifference and neglect in the past, I deeply felt the greatness and warmth of family affection. This kind of brother-sister affection and mutual support are tearful.
What touched me even more was that Tang Xiaoyan not only walked out of the shadows herself, but also wanted to help others. She created a support group to provide psychological support and legal aid to victims. This kindness and sense of responsibility are admirable. She is truly a model of human beauty and kindness!
Today, Tang Xiaoyan and her husband advocate for the underprivileged, invest in education in their hometown, and create a film fund to support talented young directors...... Her life is full of positive energy and hope. Her story inspires more and more people to face adversity and pursue their dreams.
Looking back on Tang Xiaoyan's journey, I am full of emotion. She changed her fate with her own efforts and persistence, became the wife of a famous director, and lived a happy life; She bravely faced the pain of the past and used her own experience to awaken the society's attention to women's safety; She has helped more people out of the shadows with her kindness and sense of responsibility...... She is a role model for us to learn from and a driving force for us to move forward!