Let's Talk Elephants
"Let's Talk Elephants" is a series of conversations aimed at addressing all the topics that traditionally make people uncomfortable. Sex, money, politics, education, religion, drugs, and more. If it makes you anxious, chances are that is because it is IMPORTANT. Let's talk about the important things instead of fearing them.
Let's Talk Elephants
Surviving Sexual Assault
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Destiny Farley
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Season 4
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Episode 8
Rachel Macias has experienced two different instances of sexual assault: once when she was 7 and again when she was 16.
Some major topics covered:
-how experiences of sexual assault/harassment affect sexuality
-the way trauma is non-linear & some days are more triggering than others
-the difficulty in trusting others after being assaulted
-losing faith in the legal system to handle sexual assault cases appropriately
