CW: This episode contains graphic descriptions of childhood sexual abuse, pedophilia, incest, and suicide.
Childhood sexual abuse by a family member is unfortunately more common than many people realize. Approximately one in four girls and one in six boys experience some form of sexual abuse before age 18, often perpetrated by a family member. This abuse can ... Show More
Jul 19
Dove in a Lake and Broke My Neck
At 20 years old, Zach Cheremski dove into a lake he'd grown up on and instantly became paralyzed from the neck down. In this episode, Zach shares the moments leading up to the accident, what it was like to survive a catastrophic spinal cord injury, and the physical and emotional ... Show More
2h 10m
Jul 12
My Mother Married My Rapist
For 14 years, Cynthia endured unimaginable abuse at the hands of the man she believed was her father. From the age of five until she escaped at 19, she was groomed, manipulated, and repeatedly sexually abused by her stepfather…all while living in what appeared to be the perfect f ... Show More
2h 1m
Sep 2021
#60 - On Sexual Abuse (Part I)
<p>*TRIGGER WARNING: Episode discusses themes of sexual abuse, assault and rape*<br/><br/>This is part I of a 2-episode series on the topic of sexual abuse, assault and rape.<br/><br/>In this episode, we tackle some relevant definitions and statistics, discuss some reasons why su ... Show More
1h 28m