This was truly the heaviest episode I've recorded so far (hence why it's also my longest ha!). In all seriousness, I haven't been as open about my experience with sexual assault publicly as I have in this episode, this is something I've always wanted to do as I know not all victims have the privilege of testifying in a case. I also know that it's hard to hear that your family member or friend has experienced such a traumatic thing, so I wanted to include helpful tips for that audience! I solely wanted to record this episode in the hopes that I can open up the conversation a bit more, because sexual assault isn't something that's talked about enough, and it's time we start. 

Statistic sources: 

CDC website

Rainn.org

Song mentioned: 

Rise Up - Andra Day

Accounts mentioned (instagram): 

Nayo Jones

@womensrepublic_

@jessicarachelsharp 

National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-4673

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