Consent, Coping, & Dating Again: A Survivor Q&A

In this episode, Shannon answers a few of the questions listeners have written in. Drawing from her own healing, a bit of research, and conversations with experts, she offers honest and unfiltered responses to the things survivors are often left wondering. She gets into: – What really counts as sexual assault (and why “gray areas” aren’t gray)– Fight, flight, freeze, and fawn explained– Coping with dissociation– Her honest take on therapy, including EMDR– Red and green flags when dating again after traumaGrab your favorite beverage and join Shannon for this survivor Q&A. Cheers! Learn how your state defines sexual assault: https://rainn.org/take-action/fight-for-justice/state-law-database/Check out the website (& merch!): WhatTheyDontSay.com Got questions? Have an episode idea? Send us an email: [email protected] Instagram: www.instagram.com/whattheydontsayofficial/ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@whattheydontsayofficial If you or someone you know has been sexually assaulted and needs support: 1-800-656-4573 (National Sexual Assault Hotline)If you value these conversations and want to help us keep them going, one way to support is through ⁠Buy Me a Coffee⁠ . Your contribution helps us continue creating these conversations. And if monetary support isn’t accessible, rating the show, sharing an episode, or following along on social helps more than you know <3