Rather than dump on something that deserves it, this week we talk about Keep This Between Us, a powerfully enlightening and relatable docuseries. This four-part series follows Cheryl Nichols as she documents her personal and interpersonal reckoning after being groomed by her teacher. 10/10 would recommend!

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NASDTEK (National Association State of Directors of Teacher Education and Certification)

Plot twist: The "Aha" Moments episode is pushed back one week to make room for a very important conversation about words. The words we use to describe abuse matter and can have legal implications. Join us as we talk about why some words don't feel right and how some are just flat out inappropriate!

This episode references:

Word By Word: The Secret Life of Dictionaries by Kory Stamper

My Favorite Murder podcast

This week we talk about Election, a 1999 movie about an ambitious female student and a grown ass man who can't stand it. Have you seen this movie? Do YOU remember the MTV hit show 2ge+her?? Leave your thoughts below!

Diana and Sarah chat about their experiences after high school with their abuser, digging into where their paths diverged, similarities along the way, and the immediate aftermath of their abuse. EXTRA CW: This episode includes details about abuse, talk of self-harm, and rape. For help, check out RAINN.org or helpingsurvivors.org.

(We uploaded a re-edited version to correct the timing of the outro music. #awkward)

It's our first Groom Scroll episode! Join Sarah and Diana as they discuss Miller's Girl and all the ways it made them mad. Have you seen this movie? Share your thoughts in the comments. We are still wondering.... who was this movie made for? New Groom Scroll episodes come out on Wednesdays.

Meet Diana. One half of Blooming After Grooming. In this episode, listeners learn a bit more about Diana's life before meeting the same teacher who abused Sarah one state over and years before.

A gentle reminder for listeners: Please take care of yourself as you listen to these episodes. Abuse is heavy. Step away if you need to.

That's right. THE Brooke Shields. Enjoy this Bloom Bonus where Sarah shares about what it was like to meet this amazing woman at a Taylor Swift concert in Canada. We love Canada!

Meet Sarah. One half of Blooming After Grooming. In this episode, listeners learn a bit more about what was going on in her life before she met an abusive teacher.

It's here! We are so excited to share the intro episode to the Blooming After Grooming podcast. We hope this podcast helps someone feel validated and less alone. And that those who love a survivor of abuse gain insight. Thanks for listening!