Contains major spoilers for “Virgin River” Season 4.
The series has been rooted in timely cultural conversations from the very start.
We know from the lead-up that Brie had a relationship with a former colleague and that she was raped.
As of the end of Season 3, she had shared this only with Mel (Alexandra Breckenridge).
If you or anyone you know has been a victim of sexual assault, help is available.
Overwhelmed and unsure of what to do, Brady goes to Doc’s office to chat privately with Mel.
He’s visibly shaken and asks if their discussion will be confidential.
Mel’s answer could have been a simple “yes, of course.”
In response to Brady’s concern about privacy, Mel informs Brady of his legal right to confidentiality.
She responds, “Yes, absolutely;HIPPAensures that you have complete privacy.”
“I didn’t know what else to do.
I have all this rage, and I know I can’t show her.
And I want to help, but I don’t know how.”
Mel listens and assures him that he is doing the right thing.
“If she wants to talk, you listen,” she says.
“And if she doesn’t, you just let her know you’re there for her.”
Mel gives Brady a pamphlet about support services for survivors of sexual violence and their loved ones.
If you or anyone you know has been a victim of sexual assault, help is available.
