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Katie Koestner, who appeared on the cover of TIME Magazine at age 18 as the first to speak out nationally as the victim of date rape, talks with survivors of sexual assault, rape, and abuse about what they went through and how it impacted their life afterward. Katie is joined by her co-host Claire Kaplan, Ph.D., who is a victim advocate, educator, and activist, as they delve into backlash, legal systems, campus reactions, family and friends, mental health, PTSD, substance use, body image, and the journey from hurt to healing and thriving.
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Thursday Jul 07, 2022
Thursday Jul 07, 2022
Leah Michelle Forney survived teenage sexual assault, abuse, and violation. Growing from a belief she wasn't worthy of sharing her story, she's become an established author, team leader at crisis response centers, and marriage and family therapist. She took her rapist to court where her victimization continued by the judge, the defense counsel, and the police. These experiences and others led her to create Leahmforney.com and become an advocate and speaker to help others survive their experiences.
Hosts: Katie Koestner and Sandra Miles
Editor: Craig Stanton
Producer: Emily Wang
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