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In 2017, Laura Ponticorvo (39) ended up in a nightmare when sexual images of her were cut and distributed. She went through a deep valley, but climbed back up again to help other victims. In Realitea she talks about this intense period.
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“It completely destroys you and the person on the other end has no idea”
When Laura received the message seven years ago that a hacker had posted her intimate images on the internet, she had no idea what had happened to her. “We all do not understand what it means. My wife fell to the ground when she received the message. I think: she is dead,” said her husband Ryan.
Laura didn’t want to live her life anymore. She was so shocked that she no longer wanted to face people. According to the couple, the person who committed the crime did not know what problems he was causing by releasing the images. “You are completely destroyed and the person on the other side has no idea. They find it funny or fun,” says Laura.
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She could count on Ryan’s support. “I told her afterwards: ‘You didn’t do anything wrong.’ (…) ‘We’re going to solve this.'” Together they want to help other victims, says Laura. “Showing that your life doesn’t have to stop if something like this happens to you, but show that you can continue to live. You certainly won’t make me mad at all.”
After sharing her story, the reality star received responses from parents who experienced the same thing with their daughters. “That’s me then off the radar I will help a lot with my experiences. (…) But I have also had mothers in my email who said: ‘My daughter is no longer alive. She took her own life because this happened to her.”
According to Laura and Ryan, it is important that victims and parents continue to communicate well. “Your job as a parent is to be able to identify all the negative aspects of this subject, because you notice that too many people deal with it too easily,” says Ryan.
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Here are two People Also Ask (PAA) related questions for the specified title on surviving online harassment and the experiences related to releasing intimate images:
Title: Surviving Online Harassment: Real Stories and Importance of Communication for Parents and Victims – Laura Ponticorvo’s Experience with Releasing Intimate Images on the Internet.
Guest 1: Laura Ponticorvo
Guest 2: Ryan Ponticorvo (Husband of Laura Ponticorvo)
Q: Laura, can you tell us about the emotions you went through when you first discovered that your intimate images were released online without your consent?
A: “When I received the message seven years ago, I had no idea what had happened to me. I couldn’t believe it. It felt like someone had just sucked the life out of me. I felt completely destroyed and I didn’t think I could ever face people again. It was an extremely difficult time for me.”
Q: Ryan, as Laura’s husband, how did you support her during this challenging period?
A: “I had to be strong for both of us. I told her afterwards that she didn’t do anything wrong and that we would solve this together. We decided to turn our pain into something positive and help others who might be going through the same thing. I also made sure to communicate well with Laura’s parents because they were also dealing with the emotional aftermath.”
Q: Both of you are actively involved in helping victims of online harassment. Laura, what motivated you to share your story and reach out to others who might be going through a similar experience?
A: “I realized that I could make a difference by sharing my story. People were shocked to hear about what happened to me because they didn’t know about the impact of something like this. It’s important to show that life doesn’t have to stop after something like this happens, and that there are ways to overcome it.”
Q: Ryan, how can parents help their children deal with this kind of situation?
A: “Parents need to be aware of the potential risks and be able to communicate openly with their children about them. They should also be prepared to identify negative reactions and be there for their kids when things go wrong. This kind of harassment can happen to anyone, and parents need to support their children no matter what.”
Q: Online harassment can have severe consequences, including suicidal thoughts.
