A Family Faces and Deals With the Traumatic Toll of Rape - Encore

 The Rape, Abuse & Incest Network  (RAINN) indicates that even with a vast majority of sexual assaults not reported to law enforcement, an estimated 423,020 people (age 12+) experience sexual violence annually. Sexual violence affects people everywhere. Its impact goes beyond survivors—hurting families, relationships, and entire communities. In this Show Jessi Bixler, draws upon her new and powerful book, The Story We Share to describe how the sexual assault she has suffered impacted her family and became a touchstone of both pain and ultimate healing. In many ways, there are no words for a victim to describe what has happened or how to respond. Jessi Bixler's painful and powerful book is a gift to anyone and any family that has suffered from sexual violence even to one member. Jessi Bixler is an author, speaker, marketing business owner and advocate for trauma awareness and survivor support. She brings honesty strength and faith to both her professional work and the story that she shares. Jessi lives in Missouri with her husband Chad and their two children.