In late 2015, I was sexually harassed at Naughty Dog by a lead. My work environment became extremely toxic afterward. 1/
In February 2016 I had a mental breakdown at work & Sony Playstation HR became involved. When I told them about the harassment they... 2/
...ended the call and fired me the next day. They cited the company was moving in a different direction and my job was no longer needed. 3/
They tried to silence me by offering $20,000 if I signed a letter agreeing to the termination as well as to not discuss it with anyone. 4/
I declined to sign. I have been unemployed for 17 months since. When interviewers ask why I left Naughty Dog, I say I was burned out... 5/
...by the crunch, ashamed to get to the root of the problem of being sexually harassed. 6/
I'm speaking out now because of the strength I've seen in others coming forward about their experiences in the TV/Film industry. 7/
This is the hardest thing I've ever done. I will not let anyone kill my drive or love for the video game industry, my passions or life. /END