This woman was raped when she was 13 - the same age as the victim of Polanski - and it changed her whole life. That's why her story is important.

It is a bit fascinating to note how many people are speaking out about their own rape stories since the Polanki arrest came to light.
I think it has a lot to do with whoppi goldberg's disgusting " rape-rape" comment, perhaps they feel called to try and 'explain' that rape IS indeed rape.