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Mar 2023
29m 43s

6: [Danette Ousley] Walk By Faith

Broken Cycle Media
About this episode
*Content warning: This episode includes discussion of sexual assault, rape, abduction, gun violence, grand theft auto, and domestic violence. 

Danette Ousley is a mother, grandmother, and survivor from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She first shared her experiences of abduction and sexual assault at an event that was filmed for a VICE documentary that will be released in April. Danette’s ability to remain hopeful throughout all that came next for her over the last 30 years is truly a testament to her strength. 

Danette’s Email Address:
sitandspeakthetea@gmail.com

Danette’s Inspirational YouTube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/@sipandspeaktheteawithdd1509

Episode Sources: 

Statistics on Abduction:
https://www.ctdatacollaborative.org/story/abducted-victims

RAINN’s Statistics on Rape in America: 
https://www.rainn.org/statistics/scope-problem

For free and confidential resources, please visit: somethingwaswrong.com/resources 

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