Initiated Survivor

Telling Our Stories (with Jesse)


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Former guest and survivor Jessie is back and today she is sharing her own survivor story as your host Kelsey also shares more of hers. Jesse was one of the first people to truly inspire Kelsey to accept and take power back after her assault and after today you will absolutely feel the same!  The goal for today’s episode is to make any other survivor see the similarities in these stories and know that they are truly not alone.

Topics/Triggers:

  • Why assault is often questioned and not identified for years due to the media depiction of what “rape” is.
  • The self-hate and shame that can accompany unlabeled assault
  • Hollywood’s effect on the portrayal of relationships and assault
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    If you or anyone you know is suffering through trauma contact the National Sexual Assault hotline at 1-800-656-4673 or online at https://hotline.rainn.org/ for 24/7 support.

    This podcast is not a replacement for psychotherapy or mental health care.  You can obtain a referral for mental health care provider from your primary care physician, or search on Psychology Today’s Find a Therapist directory at https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists

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    Initiated SurvivorBy Kelsey Harper

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