Behind the Chair with Rebecca Dickenson

The Trial: Speaking Out, Standing Strong with Rebecca Dickenson

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In this powerful episode of Behind the Chair, host Rebecca Dickenson opens up in conversation with Sarah Robinson about a journey of pain, survival, and hope. Rebecca shares her traumatic experience of rape and the trial that followed, how those events shook her mental health, pushed her into self-destructive behaviours, and left her grappling with lack of support from family. Yet in the darkness, she also speaks of the friends who stood by her—and her ongoing work to rebuild, to help others through her podcast, and to share her truth in her upcoming book. This is raw,

honest, heart-wrenching, and ultimately hopeful: a story of resilience and the courage it takes to rise again, not just for Rebecca, but for anyone who has walked a similar path.

 

Support & Resources (UK):

  • Rape Crisis England & Wales — 24/7 support for survivors of rape, sexual assault, abuse, harassment. Rape Crisis England & Wales
  • The Survivors Trust — supports specialist rape & sexual abuse services across the UK & Ireland. The Survivors Trust
  • SurvivorsUK — for male, non-binary survivors of sexual violence; counselling and practical help. SurvivorsUK
  • Safeline — specialist support for survivors of sexual abuse of all ages. Safeline
  • Mind — mental health support; helplines & guides for those experiencing distress or crisis. Mind
  • Samaritans — 24/7 emotional support if things feel overwhelming. Call 116 123 in the UK. Samaritans

    • If you or someone you know needs to talk to a trusted mental health professional or access support services in your country or area, please reach out. You are not alone, and help is available.

     

    Follow & support:

    Host Rebecca Dickenson: @bec_dickenson (IG) | @becdickenson (TikTok)
    Guest (Interviewer) Sarah Robinson: @sisievents.uk (IG) | @sisievents (Facebook)

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