TRIGGER WARNING: this episodes topic is sexual assault, and although I don't share details of what happened to me I have chosen to share on my podcast how I was mentally affected, and ways people can be that I didn't experience. If for any reason hearing about this topic will make you feel uncomfortable or could be triggering, please listen to a different episode of the podcast!
In today's episode I'm bringing up a hard but important subject, one I have personal experience in. We're going to have a chat about sexual assault, friends. Sexual assault is not easy to talk about, but it has to be talked about. We have to be willing to acknowledge that ideals like 'boys will be boys' has been harmful to have us grow up believing, and the mental effects that can come from being sexually assaulted can be life altering and sometimes ending for people. When treating someone bad in any way, one can't truly know the depth of the harm they are doing. Not knowing someone's story means not knowing if you are making them re-live something, triggering them, etc.
In our chat today, I'm focusing on the topic of how I was mentally affected after my experience and sharing a few ways many have experienced or do, but that I did not. My goal is to have an honest conversation about what someone is really doing they violate another human. I will be honest, this is not the easiest for me to talk about, but it's an important topic and not talking about it just keeps barriers up/lets stigmas carry on. I don't want that.
If you relate to this episode or found it helpful to you in any way please message me on Instagram (@thisiskaitey is my handle), so we can connect better! If you know anyone who needs to hear this, share it on social media and be sure to tag me so I can thank you for helping to get my podcast out there! I appreciate your love and support so far on this journey!
If you are struggling to deal with an experience like I had, here are some resources for you:
National Mental Health Hotline: 866-903-3787
National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255