A Conversation About Masculinity and Trauma: Jack's Story

Welcome to Back and ForthThis week on Back & Forth, Dan and Will sit down with Jack to continue sharing his story as a survivor of male-on-male sexual assault. Jack recounts the events that unfolded, the impact it had on his life, and the emotional and legal journey that followed. He talks about the trauma of the assault itself, the struggle to process what happened, and the challenges of navigating societal expectations around masculinity and vulnerability.The conversation also touches on the painstaking process of gathering evidence, facing his attacker in court, and ultimately seeing justice served. Jack shares how the experience affected his mental health, daily life, and sense of safety, and how he has been working on coping mechanisms and rebuilding his life through therapy, hobbies like fishing, and returning to meaningful work. Through his story, Jack hopes to break the stigma around male sexual assault and encourage other survivors to seek support and speak out. This episode is a raw, honest, and important discussion about trauma, resilience, and reclaiming control over one’s life.----If you'd like to get involved with the podcast or want to share what's annoyed you this week, you can email [email protected] to get involved! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.