Magician and escape artist Gabriella Lester joins us to talk about surviving sexual assault at 16 years old and the brutal years that followed inside the Canadian legal system. From walking into court through the same door as her assailant’s mom, to being told she fought back “too well” for a longer sentence, to attempting to take her own life, Gabriella opens up about what survivors are never warned about.

We talk about what it takes to stay alive when the world feels rigged, how your passion can play a part in your healing, and that it is possible to have a full life after sexual assault. We also answer a listener's question: “How do I find myself again after an identity crisis post-assault?” Cheers!

Gabriella's Information:

Website:https://www.gabriellalester.ca/

Tedx Talk: https://youtu.be/QlE3yJw2G0c?si=8z6SDujhhwHDgv55

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegabriellalester/?hl=en

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

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If you or someone you know has been sexually assaulted and needs support: 1-800-656-4573 (National Sexual Assault Hotline)