49. Bailie: From Darkness to Empowerment: LGBTQ Survivor's Inspiring Journey - PART I

Sexual Assault Survivor Stories Podcast - SASS

WARNING: This episode is explicit and detailed in the descriptions of attempted suicide, self-harm, rape, and sexual assault. It is not appropriate for children, and extreme discretion is advised in keeping the listening audience restricted to only appropriately aged and emotionally capable persons. If you are activated and are having thoughts of suicide and need immediate help, call the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 988. Or, if you are activated and need immediate help regarding a past rape or sexual assault, call the National Sexual Assault telephone hotline, at 1-800.656.hope (4673).

Bailie’s horrendous story of childhood sexual assault and rape is only the beginning of a life filled with confusion, pain, and despair. In this gripping Part I episode, Bailie and I go deep into Bailie's harrowing past, where she faced unimaginable injury and trauma, and grappled with multiple suicide attempts. Yet, against all odds, Bailie found the strength to rise from the cinders of her darkest moments, emerging as a resilient advocate for sexual assault survivors and a beacon of hope, on multiple levels, for the LGBTQ community. Bailie uncovers the raw, unfiltered story of her transformation and the vital work she does at an LGBTQ resource center, shedding a bright, powerful light on her remarkable journey towards empowerment and healing.

Let’s all do our part in bringing justice to victims and survivors of rape and sexual assault. Start by Believing. Stop victim blaming. Because we all know someone whose life has been affected by rape or sexual assault.

September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Suicide is a major public health concern and a leading cause of death in the U.S. Please help the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) raise awareness by sharing resources that help others recognize the warning signs for suicide and know how to get help.

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