In this episode, I share a deeply personal story of healing from past sexual trauma. At 15, I survived a violent experience in the woods, an event that haunted me for years. Fifteen years later, I found myself drawn back to the woods while living in a Florida beach community, where I unexpectedly crossed paths with another young girl named Courtney Wilkes, who tragically lost her life in those same woods. In this episode, I reflect on the impact of rape, my near-death experience, and the process of self-forgiveness. Through my connection with Courtney’s story, I came to realize the importance of embracing life as a survivor and embracing all my hard feelings. This episode is in honor of Courtney Wilkes who has had a profound impact on me and my journey surviving rape and sexual violence. To all survivors of sexual assault, you are not alone and it was not your fault. Sending you all my love, thanks for listening!

Timestamps

• 0:00 Introduction
• 2:08 Story - That Time I Met A Black Widow Spider
• 14:08 Final Thoughts

You can also read this story on my website: https://www.newviewadvice.com/reflections