I'm quiet. I freeze. I don't say no. My consent is violated again and again by numerous people in different situations that still follow me today. I did a deep dive on the types of consent, what it actually means, and why the meaning of it gets tricky for people. In this episode, I explore the different types of consent and how those have gone wrong in my life.

Key Takeaways:

[0:00] Saying the quiet part out loud and sexual assault

[4:11] I don't defend myself or set boundaries

[5:47] Consent: voluntary, informed, mutual, respect personal boundaries

[7:35] Consent can't be given under the influence

[9:34] I'm always cleaning up after others

[10:40] Expressed consent: an enthusiastic yes

[12:07] Implied consent can be dangerous

[12:54] Unanimous consent in politics

[14:11] My childhood abuse set my foundation for consent

[15:37] Consent violations in my friendships

[26:31] Molly's death - I didn't listen to my gut, I was just quiet

[28:50] What are the rights of marginalized communities?

[29:57] How do you give consent?

Resources:

• The Cookie Podcast Episode

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