#StillHere: A Survivor Podcast

Examples over the years of alleged pedophilia in popular culture: 

Elivs & Perscilla: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Priscilla_Presley

Fergie & Justin Timberlake: https://www.popsugar.com/celebrity/photo-gallery/44023730/image/44023916/Justin-Timberlake

Jerry Lee Lewis married his 13 year old cousin: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Myra_Gale_Brown

Bill Wyman & Mandy Smith: https://www.audacy.com/wwl/news/real-story-behind-rolling-stone-bill-wyman-marriage-to-young

Woody Allen…

Jada Pinkett Smith (rumor): https://hiphopwired.com/playlist/daz-dillinger-jada-pinkett-smith-chris-kelly-allegations/

Jerry Seinfeld dated a 17 year old when he was 38: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shoshanna_Lonstein_Gruss

The documentary Whitney talked about, Surviving R. Kelly:  https://www.netflix.com/title/81069393

Watch Aaliyah’s video for her hit song Age Ain’t Nothin’ But a Number: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rRwhm-B6yNI

Yes, the R. Kelly sex tape is a thing. Here’s an article about it, and how it pertains to his recent trial. R. Kelly is a convicted pedophile. The fact that he was convicted is proof that there is some justice in the world. 

A timeline of the allegations against R. Kelly: https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-40635526

R. Kelly found guilty: https://www.npr.org/2021/09/27/1040528011/r-kelly-verdict-guilty-racketeering-sex-trafficking

More of Whitney’s sources: 

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Segment 01

Turns out that last week’s episode was actually all about Amanda! That was one of her survivor stories! If you have any questions about this or any other episode, or a survivor story of your own, please send us an email at [email protected]

Addendum to episode 2 (Lou Reed): a listener wrote in and said that Iggy Pop is also a Conversion Therapy survivor, however we cannot verify this. If you have information about this, please send it along to us at [email protected]

Also, a listener wrote in asking how to help the women in war-torn Afghanistan, but do so without appearing as White Feminists/White Saviors. It is recommended that you seek to understand them BEFORE offering help. Give them a seat a the table, and fight for equality. While we fight that long game, you can donate to Women for Women, and ask for refugee reform. Donate here: https://www.womenforwomen.org

Amanda’s friend Melissa is working on a thesis supporting the idea that women are the number one most oppressed group of people in history. 

Amanda’s book recommendation of the week: Good & Mad by Rebecca Traister https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CKYHYSY it’s the history of women’s anger. You absolutely need to read this. Do not hold in your anger, no matter what anyone says. 

Do not become dormant and complacent just because Trump is out of the White House. Now is the time for action. 

The HimToo movement is bullshit. Men are not being victimized by the #MeToo movement. Whitney explains why this is wrong. 

October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month! 

Amanda tells a joke. Producer Chris remains stone-faced. 

Segment 02

People Magazine Article that Amanda mentioned: https://people.com/human-interest/woman-running-wedding-dress-raise-awareness-narcissistic-domestic-abuse/

Michelle’s story. This is a personal story; someone Amanda knows, and is relaying the story to you on her behalf. 

What is Narcissistic Personality Disorder? What causes it? What are the treatments? https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/narcissistic-personality-disorder/symptoms-causes/syc-20366662

Are you a victim of someone who is a narcissist? https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/women-autism-spectrum-disorder/202003/the-day-you-discover-youre-victim-narcissistic-abuse

Help is available to you. https://www.healthline.com/health/mental-health/9-tips-for-narcissistic-abuse-recovery#acknowledgement

What are the LDS degrees of “glory”? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Degrees_of_glory

DSM V Fact Sheets - https://www.psychiatry.org/psychiatrists/practice/dsm/educational-resources/dsm-5-fact-sheets

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Callie The Calico Kitty! 

This is a harrowing, but heartwarming survivor story about a kitty who was found on the side of the road in the Utah winter. :) SPOILER - It has a happy ending! 

Wanna see the kitty? Of course you do! Go to our Instagram feed!

https://www.instagram.com/stillhere_podcast/

Do you have a pet survivor story you'd like us to share on the pod? Send us an email to [email protected]

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Callie The Calico Kitty! 

This is a harrowing, but heartwarming survivor story about a kitty who was found on the side of the road in the Utah winter. :) SPOILER - It has a happy ending! 

Wanna see the kitty? Of course you do! Go to our Instagram feed!

https://www.instagram.com/stillhere_podcast/

Do you have a pet survivor story you'd like us to share on the pod? Send us an email to [email protected]

Find out more at https://stillhere.pinecast.co

Resources to help those who are the victim of bullying: https://www.stopbullying.gov/resources/get-help-now

Segment 01

September is Suicide Awareness Month here in the US. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please know that there is another way for you; there is help, and there is HOPE. We love you, and we want you to be okay. Call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) to speak to someone. If your situation is an emergency, call 911.

https://www.nami.org/get-involved/awareness-events/suicide-prevention-awareness-month

Amanda talks about her recent Goddess Retreat, and her experience with a Thread Breaking Ceremony.

Whitney’s book recommendation: Not That Bad: Dispatches From Rape Culture, by Roxane Gay - https://www.amazon.com/Not-That-Bad-Dispatches-Culture-ebook/dp/B07257Z94B

Segment 02

The story today comes from an Anonymous Writer (She/Her pronouns). The title of her story is The Year I Was Bullied. <3 That's it for the notes. The rest will speak for itself, trust us.

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Welcome to the #StillHere Podcast, Episode 06!

“So, 429 days is NOT two years and some change!”, so sayeth Whitney

Amanda is incapable of translating pounds to kilometers. Hmm…

Send your feedback about the podcast to [email protected]

During Anastasia’s story, Whitney mentioned that Anastasia didn’t mention the exact details of what happened, and Whiteny said she “will tell the story for her”. This was not intended, and she apologizes. She misspoke, and did not mean to diminish Anastasia’s experience in any way. 

Whitney tells a joke…(crickets...crickets…)

Whitney and Amanda both LOVE ice cream cake. Amanda likes ice cream deserts better, sans cake. 

Timeline of the Gabby Petito case:

Watch the movie Wind River: https://www.netflix.com/title/80173524?source=35

Panguitch, Utah, Piute children were found in unmarked graves: https://www.sltrib.com/news/education/2021/08/23/bodies-paiute-children/

We struggle to tell the stories of native peoples as a nation; we tend to tell only their stories of tragedy. This needs to change. 

Amanda’s book recommendation: American Dirt - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07QQLCZY1

If you are a person of Mexican descent and heritage, we want to hear what YOU thought of the book American Dirt! Send your thoughts to Amanda at [email protected]

Are the cops in Mexico worse than the cartels? Amanda fully admits to being a white girl, and wants YOU to send her emails letting her know what Mexico is really like. :) [email protected]

Survivor story from Afghanistan. 

Read Against White Feminism by Rafia Zakaria: https://www.amazon.com/Against-White-Feminism-Notes-Disruption-ebook/dp/B08L6X1YTM/ “Western feminism is for white women, and is another form of ‘American Exceptionalism’”. 

What is an “Honor Killing”? Well, it’s fucking murder, first and foremost. Here’s more information about it, though: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honor_killing

Today’s story is about Shakila Zareen

Read her story (trigger warning, rape, violence against women, attempted murder): https://newsinteractives.cbc.ca/longform/shakila-zareen-afghanistan-surgery

Follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zshakeela/?hl=en

BBC Video about Shakila: https://www.bbc.com/news/av/world-asia-57779841

Learn about how the asylum system almost completely collapsed under former president and loser of the 2020 election, Donald Trump: https://www.vox.com/2019/11/5/20947938/asylum-system-trump-demise-mexico-el-salvador-honduras-guatemala-immigration-court-border-ice-cbp

Afghanistan’s Burned Brides (trigger warning, rape, self-immolation): https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2011/02/afghanistan-burned-brides-maria-bashir-elliott-woods/

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Hello and welcome to the #StillHere Podcast Episode 05!

Are you the victim of sexual assault? Help is available for you. You are NOT alone. Call 800-656-HOPE (4673), or go to https://www.rainn.org

This is a rough one, even for true crime junkies like us. Trigger Warning: Sexual assault of a minor. This episode involves a true story of a minor surviving her encounter with Richard Ramirez, AKA The Night Stalker.

Do you have a survivor story? Send it to us! [email protected]

Amanda's Book recommendation: Dance of the Dissident Daughter - https://www.amazon.com/Dance-Dissident-Daughter-Christian-Tradition/dp/B078P1H6L2

Who is Richard Ramerez? https://www.biography.com/crime-figure/richard-ramirez

Who is Anastasia Hronas? https://www.mamamia.com.au/anastasia-hronas/

Here’s the cemetery where Ramerez did his Satanic rituals: https://frightfind.com/concordia-cemetery/

Watch The Night Stalker on Netflix:  https://www.netflix.com/title/81025701

Reddit thread containing theories as to why Ramerez let Anastasia go: https://www.reddit.com/r/serialkillers/comments/ln1ca5/theories_as_to_why_richard_ramirez_let_anastasia/

Are you the victim of sexual assault? Help is available for you. You are NOT alone. Call 800-656-HOPE (4673), or go to https://www.rainn.org 

“Stop fucking children, and go fuck yourself”. - Anglea Shelton

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Hello friends! Welcome to Episode 04 of the #StillHere Podcast!

Today, Amanda graces us with the story of conversion therapy survivor Lou Reed. This episode was recorded back in June of 2021 during Pride Month, and it was such an important story, we didn't want it to go by the wayside. In June this show was still in utero, so to speak. :) Nevertheless, Lou Reed's story is so very important, and it's an absolutely necessary tale of caution to all who still believe that conversion therapy is a necessary thing.

Also, if you believe conversion therapy is a necessary thing, fuck you. Seriously.

Thanks, and enjoy the show! <3

Show Notes:

Lou Reed

Send us your stories! [email protected]

Seg 1 - Climate Change, it’s HAWT in Utah; High Handlebars, what’s up with that?

Deal or No Deal; Amanda sees In The Heights in theaters

Seg 2 - #WillfulIgnorance

Seg 3 - Lou Reed's Story

Kill Your Sons: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hvECLtFwNmM; Daily Mail Article about

Anytime you see someone showing their privileged ignorance online, reply with the hashtag #PrivilegedIgnorance, and tell ‘em The #StillHere Podcast sent you! :)

Hello friends! Welcome to Episode 04 of the #StillHere Podcast!

Today, Amanda graces us with the story of conversion therapy survivor Lou Reed. This episode was recorded back in June of 2021 during Pride Month, and it was such an important story, we didn't want it to go by the wayside. In June this show was still in utero, so to speak. :) Nevertheless, Lou Reed's story is so very important, and it's an absolutely necessary tale of caution to all who still believe that conversion therapy is a necessary thing.

Also, if you believe conversion therapy is a necessary thing, fuck you. Seriously.

Thanks, and enjoy the show! <3

Show Notes:

Lou Reed

Send us your stories! [email protected]

Seg 1 - Climate Change, it’s HAWT in Utah; High Handlebars, what’s up with that?

Deal or No Deal; Amanda sees In The Heights in theaters

Seg 2 - #WillfulIgnorance

Seg 3 - Lou Reed's Story

Kill Your Sons: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hvECLtFwNmM; Daily Mail Article about

Anytime you see someone showing their privileged ignorance online, reply with the hashtag #PrivilegedIgnorance, and tell ‘em The #StillHere Podcast sent you! :)

Picture this:

You sign up for the adventure of a lifetime! A river rafting trip, with a skilled guide and a cadre of new friends!

But things turn south when you lose control of your raft, and end up in the river.

Your guide is far away.

No one can help you.

And, you're starting to panic...

That is exactly what Sandy Kirkland experienced on her trip up the Colorado River; a trip she never should've survived. But, somehow, she's #StillHere.

After the episode, you can re-live her experience on the show I Survived...Beyond and Back which you can watch right here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B084FHX29S/ref=atv_dp_share_cu_r

Thanks everyone! Stay safe, so you're #StillHere