As Sexual Assault Awareness Month comes to a close, I felt that it was time to discuss the topic on Plan D. Like many other individuals, I have personally experienced sexual assault feel that the time has come to speak publicly about my experiences. I've never shared any of it outside of close family and friends, as I'm still learning to open up about it. Having a platform like this allows me to bring awareness to these issues, as well as help other victims of sexual violence feel less alone.

I'm fortunate to be joined by both of my sisters, who are unfortunately BOTH victims of sexual assault and rape. In this episode, we discuss:

- our own experiences with sexual assault and trauma
- victim-blaming
- techniques to heal
- therapy
- what constitutes consent & more

As a reminder, we are not professionals. If you are a victim of any kind of assault, trauma, or abuse, please seek professional help and guidance. This podcast discusses our own experiences, and by listening you acknowledge that this is not advice that should be taken in place of professional advice.

Resources for Victims:
24/7 Hotline + Support: https://www.rainn.org/resources
What to Do Right After (FAQs): https://www.womenslaw.org/about-abuse/forms-abuse/sexual-abuse-and-exploitation/sexual-assault-rape/steps-take-after-sexual-4
Supportive Services and Legal Advocacy: https://www.dayoneny.org/
Advice and Info on Healthy Dating: https://www.loveisrespect.org/
Education on Rights and Legal Advocacy: https://victimsofcrime.org/

Host: @stephteagan
Podcast: @theplandpodcast
Guests: @anna_albs 
@meggie.albert