Steve Olson is a street minister, martial arts instructor, and I have the pleasure of calling him a friend. In this episode, we talk about how our experiences with sexual assault and abuse have impacted our lives. We dive into how difficult it is to admit you are a victim and how, as a man, it can be harder for people to believe you. The psychological trauma that also follows an abusive relationship can be lifelong and affect all future relationships, whether they are friends, co-workers, or romantic partners. 

Sexual assault is an all too common occurrence in America and we need to talk about. We need to stop feeling the shame of other peoples actions so that we can find a way to stop these things from happening.

You can check out more from Steve on Instagram at @21fst_century_knight.

I am C. S. Phoenix; an empowerment coach, author, athletic coach, and lover of real human conversation. You can follow me @C.S.Phoenix or visit my website at www.csphoenix.com. You can also pick up my new book, the first in a poetry collection about trauma and healing, on Amazon.

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Do the questions at the end of the segment get you thinking? Questions are an easy way to get your friends, family, coworkers, and more, to have real human conversations. I use the cards from How Game Are You? as prompts at the end of the show. Get yours here!