Brooke Nevils has stepped into the light with her new memoir, “Unspeakable Things: Silence, Shame and the Stories We Choose to Believe,” revealing her painful encounter with Matt Lauer during the 2014 Winter Olympics. In deeply personal detail, she recounts the horror of the alleged assault, an event that left her feeling ‘broken’ and grappling with how to label her experience amidst a prior relationship with Lauer.

After initially reporting him in 2017, Nevils sheds light on the complexities of consent and the trauma that lingered long after the events unfolded. Her reflections and insights are not just about a single night; they encompass the intricate web of emotions that come with being victimized by someone in a position of power. This isn't just a story of personal pain; it's a call for understanding and accountability in how society views consent and abuse.

As Nevils bravely shares her truth, it raises an essential conversation: how do we redefine the dialogue around consent in the wake of such revelations?