Johnny Depp Will Lose the Case, and He Knew It from the Start
It was never about winning the case; it was about refusing to remain silent
When I first began hearing about the details in the relationship between these two celebrities, my first reaction was sympathy for Johnny Depp: I know from experience that, as a man, when an ex-romantic partner publicly discusses personal details of your relationship that portray you in a negative light, you are placed in a no-win situation. Whatever you do, there is no possible way to undo the damage and no course of action that does not come with serious negative consequences.
I’ve spent years researching this topic, and found that most experts will advise you to take the high road: remain silent, pick your battles carefully, and resist the temptation to “sink to their level.” In my opinion, anyone providing this advice is demonstrating that they have absolutely no actual understanding or experience with the reality of these situations. It is akin to telling a female victim of sexual assault not to report or discuss what happened to her. It is disempowering, frustrating beyond words, and makes it infinitely more difficult to put the experience behind you & move on with your life. It sends the message that what your ex-partner is doing is acceptable behavior, suggests to people that you…
