S 2: Ep. 13: Whole Again: The Rachel Interview

+Trigger Warning: Sexual Assault, Spiritualized Trauma +

"And then one day, I sat up in bed, and said, 'I'm whole again.'"

In this episode, we sat down with Rachel, a survivor of childhood sexual abuse, and later, a survivor of an abusive marriage. Rachel grew up in a deeply religious context, and when her abuse was disclosed, she was silenced and told to believe that what happened to her was her fault. This belief took root in her, informing her decisions through much of her adult life, and ultimately landing her in an abusive marriage. Rachel's story offers powerful proof of the impact of early childhood messaging.

But she also offers powerful proof that healing is possible. And her healing is brave and it is beautiful. Join Sarah and Rachel as they hold space for the story of this survivor.

+Links to Resources for Survivors of Sexual Abuse and Domestic Violence +

RAINN

National Domestic Violence Hotline

Argrow's House (local)

Family Resources (local)