In this two-part series of "Not Just a Hashtag," Nicole Escobar and mental health counselor, Kristan Torres look at the stages of healing from sexual abuse such as the emergency stage, the remembering stage, the decision to heal stage, the believing it happened stage, and breaking the silence stage. The importance of knowing the effects that sexual abuse has had on a survivor’s life is a key step in the healing process. In order to heal deeply, a survivor must choose to heal and must be willing to change.

Disclaimer: Please keep in mind what we say in this podcast is for educational purposes only and does not constitute or take the place of advice from your doctor or therapist. If you or someone you know has been a victim of sexual abuse, text "STRENGTH" to the Crisis Text Line at 741-741 to be connected to a certified crisis counselor.