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Jun 2022
1h 4m

B*tch it's Bella Thorne

Violet Benson
About this episode

“Our society makes victims feel like villains.”

Final Episode of May’s Mental Health Month

People deal with childhood trauma differently just as the horrible experience is different for every person, for every victim. The only consolation that victims have is a support system that is always there for them, that is present with them when their overwhelming feelings arise and when painful memories are triggered. It is in our support group that we can learn to accept what happened, live through it, and move on with life. But what if we don’t have that kind of support group?

Today’s guest is actress, model, singer, and songwriter Bella Thorne. Warning: We are discussing sensitive topics and our way of dealing with these issues may not be what people might expect. Nonetheless, we get to listen to how a victim and a survivor of sexual abuse grew up to be a forward-focused person, always working hard to make a name for herself, and is now open about her experiences with dating and relationship struggles.  


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What to Listen For:

  • 00:00 Introduction
  • 01:17 Something weird most people don’t know about you?
  • 04:53 How did you get into acting so young?
  • 10:17 When you’re feeling a little hateful
  • 13:05 “She must have an easy life…”
  • 17:16 Losing your father at a young age
  • 22:37 Coping with a losing a loved one
  • 27:43 We don’t get enough support from our system
  • 35:54 The long-term effects of sexual abuse
  • 41:41 Talking about your trauma 
  • 48:40 Crazy things I did with my sister
  • 54:37 Non-negotiable when it comes to dating
  • 57:23 What's the worst day you've ever been on?   
  • 01:08:25 How do you break up with someone?
  • 01:10:32 What are you currently working on?


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