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Personal Experiences influenced I May Destroy You
Added by Media Influence Map · 5 October 2026
- Abuse
- Trauma & healing
The evidence
Michaela Coel wrote the series from her own experience of being sexually assaulted after her drink was spiked while writing her previous show, and of piecing together what happened.
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