It’s National Sexual Assault Awareness Month. I am so happy to have interviewed Lyndsey Luther skydiver, solo traveler, photography lover, and a mental health professional to discuss her experience as a survivor of sexual assault. We get deep into her story . She shares what happened after the attack, the process she went through, and what you can do to seek help if you are a survivor of sexual assault.
In this episode we cover:
- How sexual assault can affect your mental health.
- Blacking out and not knowing what happened the night before
- The impact of posting about it on social media
- Who is involved when you go the emergency room after being raped?
- What is S.A.N.E? Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner
- What is the process of getting a rape kit?
- How did sexual assault affect friendships and romantic relationships?
- What is consent?
- Is it still rape if you had sex with him before?
- How you can help your partner if they went through sexual assault?
- Going to Therapy After Sexual Abuse
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Follow Lydnsey on Instagram, and read more about her story on her blog.
Resources:
If you’re looking for additional tips after listening to this episode, I’ve gathered the following resources for you. As always, please research, read, and listen at your own discretion.