Abby expands on her sobriety and healing journey in the second half of this interview. Conversations dive deep into self analysis and examples of healthy coping mechanisms.
Now a year sober, Abby shares her wisdom and strength as she learns to cope with multiple assaults in a healthier way. In the first half of this two parter, deep conversations emerge about topics ranging from self medicating to maintaining a relationship with God post-assault.
Solo-traveling content creator and survivor Samantha Casolaro discusses her relationship with her body post-assault. This episode focuses on the concept of self-worth by diving into topics such as coping with surviving multiple assaults, facing rejection, and feeling hyper-sexual.
On the anniversary of reporting her abuse by a significant other to the police, Stephanie Arnold speaks about the loss and grief she faced and still faces in the aftermath of sexual abuse.
Victims of sexual assault call themselves 'survivors' for a reason. Both a mom and a survivor, Casadi Mazurkiewicz emphasizes giving yourself credit for sitting with debilitating trauma and pushing onward. Casadi passionately highlights the importance of showing oneself grace in the darker moments of healing and shares the benefits of seeking healing in places and people that give you peace.
In part two of the conversation with childhood sexual abuse survivor and author Nolana-Reann Gillespie, mental health and community are discussed in detail. A powerful passage from Nolana's autobiography Survivor inspires action and conversation around the term "survivor" and the power we hold within ourselves.
Childhood sexual abuse survivor and author Nolana-Reann Gillespie inspires conversation surrounding a hush-hush topic. In the first half of this two-parter, Nolana shares the backstory to her autobiography Survivor and details unforgettable moments from when she took her father to court.
The conversation with Angelique Larsen continues and branches off into topics that specifically focus on a need for consent education.
Survivors often feel isolated and alone in their experiences, but there is a strong community that understands the pain and confusion that comes with being sexually assaulted. Angelique Larsen touches on connecting with fellow survivors and asking oneself the question, "Was I sexually assaulted?"
Spencer Nitsos shares his story of sexual, physical, verbal and emotional abuse in a former relationship, emphasizing the manipulation and fear associated with the word no.
College student Caroline Herling shares her experiences with coercive relationships and demonstrates the internal struggle many sexual assault victims face to avoid self-blame.
A preview of the interview with Tatiana Gomez on being assaulted by a romantic partner in a committed relationship.
Isabelle Kennedy reflects on her healing journey after leaving an abusive relationship with a narcissist.
A high school student Emily details how her trauma affects her mental health in day-to-day life after being raped by a peer at an in-patient facility. Topics range from EMDR therapy and flashbacks to shame and healing.
My good friend Brynn Bomberg reads aloud her journal from her experiences with sexual harassment and assault. Topics range from inappropriate behavior from a school coach to dating app dangers and police interactions.
A conversation with one of the women behind the world's largest gender-based violence database.
University of California student Tatiana Gomez talks on-campus resources and draws attention to the all-too-common scenario of being assaulted by someone you are in a relationship with.
Harmony Dahling shares her experience with small town bullies after being raped in high school.
Ella Fairon O'Neal details her experience with rape culture and her work for Safe BAE and Assk First.
Survivor and consent education advocate Ella Fairon O'Neal talks about her work with SafeBAE and Assk First.