Gisèle Pelicot details her harrowing experience of being drugged and raped by her husband and various men for a decade, but now finds solace in her new relationship.
Gisèle Pelicot is gaining ground in her long battle against the trauma of her past, which began in her childhood and escalated into a nightmare at the hands of her husband, Dominique Pelicot. He would drug her, rendering her unconscious, while he presented her to strangers from the internet who would sexually assault her in front of him, all recorded on camera. This haunting experience lasted for ten years, and she describes it as a grotesque betrayal by someone she loved.
The nightmare likely would have continued if it weren't for the intervention of a vigilant supermarket security guard who caught Dominique attempting to film under the skirts of shoppers. This led to investigations that exposed the extent of Gisèle's suffering and the monstrous acts her husband had orchestrated under the guise of their marital relationship. The legal and social ramifications of her case have sparked discussions on consent, trust, and the enduring impact of abuse.
Now, after those traumas, Gisèle Pelicot is determined to share her story and raise awareness about such heinous acts, emphasizing that the world must know the realities that many women face. She expresses hope and happiness in her new relationship with Jean-Loup, revealing that she is reclaiming her life and happiness after a decade of suffering, seeking to inspire others in similar situations to find their voices and fight back against their abusers.
