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Article snippet: The Reader Center is a newsroom initiative that is helping The Times build deeper ties with our audience. A woman in San Jose, Calif., says she’s finally looking for a counselor to help her cope. In Washington, a woman who said she was raped by her boss two years ago said she found the courage to report it to the police. Another emailed an old co-worker to tell him she felt his behavior was sexual harassment. After allegations of sexual harassment and assault by the Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein came to light a little over two weeks ago, stories of “Me Too” have flooded social media, leading many, including a group of women in the California legislature, to publicly declare, “Enough.” We asked our readers to share their stories of the ripple effects, big and small, of the Weinstein reports. We heard from more than 200 readers. Here is a selection of the responses, which have been edited for length and clarity, and to protect the identities of those involved. Women are now confronting their abusers. I sent a letter this morning to a man I “dated” who sexually assaulted me many years ago. He was and is a very powerful and successful man. I haven’t spoken to him in at least a decade, probably more. I wish I had a stronger voice back then, but I didn’t. I have it now. — Anonymous, California I emailed an ex-co-worker and explained that his behavior had been sexual harassment in the workplace. — Harmony Powell, Vancouver, Canada Some women are reporting crimes a... Link to the full article to read more