S3 Ep 10 Stop Silence & Stand Strong

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Welcome to Gen Authentic, the podcast that challenges your to work authentically through life. Everything we do in life is work; our jobs, our families, our friends, our hobbies, and ourselves - it all takes work and Stef is challenging you to do that work more authentically.

Join Stef as she connects with Nicole Bathuaer, a Denver Photography and Health Care Administrator who shares her story of sexual assault and her jounrey aiding in putting a chronic abuser behind bars. 

• April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, a time to bring attention to the issue of sexual assault and the impact it has on survivors and their communities.
• Sexual assault is a pervasive issue that affects people of all genders, ages, and backgrounds.
• The episode featured a survivor sharing their experience with sexual assault and the journey to healing, emphasizing the need for compassion and support for survivors.
• They emphasized the importance of breaking the silence and speaking out against sexual violence, including educating oneself on consent and understanding the dynamics of power and control.

Remember, if you or someone you know has experienced sexual assault, there are resources available to help. You can contact the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) or visit https://www.rainn.org/ for more information and support. Let's work together to end sexual violence and support survivors.

Additional Resources:

• National Sexual Violence Resource Center: https://www.nsvrc.org/
• Joyful Heart Foundation: https://www.joyfulheartfoundation.org/
• Me Too Movement: https://metoomvmt.org/
• It's On Us: https://www.itsonus.org/

It's important to remember that help and support is available for survivors of sexual assault, and that they are not alone in their experiences.