Victim or Survivor? On this episode, Lauren & Shannon talk about the complexities of what to call yourself after being sexually assaulted. Society can make you believe that one term is "better or worse" but the ladies are here to straighten out this complicated subject. Additionally, join Shannon on her truamaversary of being sexually assaulted, and Lauren forces her to read a journal excerpt (just kidding but not really). Cheers!

The article mentioned: https://www.harpersbazaar.com/culture/features/a20138398/stop-using-survivor-to-describe-sexual-assault-victims/

Get Educated: ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.rainn.org/statistics/victims-sexual-violence⁠⁠⁠⁠

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