In this intensely courageous episode, we have the privilege of hearing the powerful story of Mallory Tingey, an adult survivor of childhood, intra-familial sexual assault. Mallory is a good friend of my niece, Melissa, who shared with Mallory some information about this podcast. Melissa knew of Mallory's history of being sexually assaulted at the hands of Mallory's step-brothers and suggested that Mallory would be a great guest for this show. Mallory took the time to listen to a few episodes and told Melissa that she'd be willing to be on the show. So, when Melissa told me about Mallory's willingness to be on the show, I contacted Mallory and we began conversing with each other via text messages, then a phone call. Mallory agreed to share her story of sexual assault and shares her experiences of the abuse perpetrated by three of her stepbrothers, shedding light on the lasting impact of such trauma. One of the painful aspects of being a child victim of sexual assault that Mallory talks about is the ripple affect that intra-familial sexual assault has on the entire family. Prior to the assaults, Mallory had a trusting, if not loving, relationship with her siblings. But that all changed when the sexual assault began, first at the hands of her older step-brother, who soon after left on a church-related mission, and then, the same day he left, a second step-brother, and later a third step-brother began sexually assaulting Mallory. The details of the broken relationships that these assaults caused are heart-breaking, but necessary to know about in order for us to have a better grasp on how these cases are so deeply destructive, not only to the victim, but to the entire family, and how complicated the once-solid trust system can become in navigating the normal, daily routines of family life after sexual trauma comes in. Mallory's story is a testament to the strength of the human spirit and the capacity for healing and resilience. Through her vulnerability, Mallory provides valuable insights for survivors, their loved ones, and anyone seeking to understand the profound challenges faced by survivors of childhood sexual assault. Remember, if you're a victim or survivor of rape, sexual assault, or any form of interpersonal violence, and would like to be a guest on our show, please email me; let's have a conversation about the possibility. I would greatly appreciate you taking the time to rate this episode and subscribe to Sexual Assault Survivor Stories. I would also appreciate your comments of support and encouragement to Mallory, both in the episode comments, and if you'd like, by emailing me. Thank you for being part of our efforts, and for your loyalty in listening to the show. Please share this podcast with everyone you know. And remember to do your part to bring justice to victims and survivors of rape and sexual assault…together we can make a difference if we all Start By Believing; because we all know someone whose life has been affected by rape or sexual assault. [email protected] https://markel-consulting.com https://saprea.org https://www.facebook.com/ciera.lancaster https://www.instagram.com/cieralancaster/ https://startbybelieving.org https://thejanbrobergfoundation.org