54. Alan Manwaring: Ready to Tell His Story! My good friend and colleague, Alan Manwaring, has been guesting on Sexual Assault Survivor Stories for several episodes now, describing his take on the importance and impact of this show from his perspective as a survivor of childhood sexual assault. He has also given his own opinion on how crucial it is for victims and survivors to have a platform to tell their story of sexual assault and rape, and how he perceives the healing process based on his experience with group therapy and the men's survivor retreats that he has attended. But what he hasn't been ready to do is share the story of his childhood experience of rape and sexual assault. That is, until now. Alan describes how the timetable of getting to this point has worked, and how he now feels that it is important to put his perspectives and insights into context. This is it. This is the beginning part of Alan's story. I broke it into two episodes. You're going to be impacted by this story, and you'll be glad you tuned in. And then, you're going to want to hear the rest of his story; you'll have to wait 'til next week. But it'll be worth it. Please remember to do your part to help bring justice to victims and survivors of rape and sexual assault. How? Start By Believing. Because we all know someone whose life has been affected by rape or sexual assault. Here are some important resources that I would like for you to have: https://thejanbrobergfoundation.org/ https://markel-consulting.com https://startbybelieving.org https://safeinharmsway.org [email protected] …and some great hashtags, too: #thrivivors #thejanbrobergfoundation #janbroberg #safeinharmsway #epizonstrategy #intentionallyfearless #thelastimsorry #feelingsmall #sasspodcast #retiredcop #traumainformed #traumainformedexpert #sexassaultvictim #survivorsunite #rapevictim #retireddetective #sexualassaultsurvivorstories #podcast #markelconsulting #jessicapridelawfirm #supportsurvivors #mysurvivorstory #confidence #violenceprevention #awareness #boundaries #gettraumainformed#safeinharmsway #projectbeloved #saan #irishangel #crimevictimsassistancecenter #coloradoassociationofsexcrimeinvestigators #girlsfightback #outdoordefense #worthfightingfor #supportsurvivors #mysurvivorstory #confidence #violenceprevention #awareness #boundaries #empowerment #speaker #trainer #thejanbrobergshow #thrivivors #thejanbrobergfoundation #internationalspeaker #genderequality #equality #selfdefense #selfdefence #safety #youreworthfightingfor #sassyselfdefenseguide #ericbarreras #badassselfdefense #imworthfightingfor #vawa #baylor #ashforduniversity #uofaglobalcampus #psychologymajor #amandacoleman #remembermolly #fightrapeculture #forcescience