Gay was also asked about the current political climate. That compares to exercise, which she said has never given her the promised endorphins she always hears about. The distance and time and therapy has helped with that.Ī teacher who reached out to Gay after the assault encouraged her in two big ways: to seek therapy, which has helped her extensively and to write every day, which she does. That the rape happened 30 years ago is another reason she has been able to write about it, Gay said.
