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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 Aug 31, 2023
Thursday Aug 31, 2023
Struggling to find community in her first year of college, Kate finds support in her sister's ex-boyfriend, who had been friends with her since her high school years. He takes her to a concert, an experience she had been yearning for, only to pull her away to the school jacuzzis. After an uncomfortable pushing of boundaries, she asks to be taken home, only for him to take her to his house. Kate tries to re-establish her own space multiple times, only for her supposed friend to continue to push his way in. The night is a blur - and life itself becomes surreal.
Today, Kate finds her power through poetry, expressing vulnerability and authenticity in her work. Her healing journey has taken her through many forms of artistic expression, and she shares her story and her voice with us today.
Host: Katie Koestner
Editor: Benter Oluoch
Producers: Emily Wang and Luiza Leite
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