Getting better was awful.

It was, yeah, it was excruciating, but it was so incredibly worth it.

There was a while where I didn't know if I could get better and where I didn't know if

I could have a normal life again.

And I am now happier than I've ever been, healthier than I've ever been.

And I got to, because I took my whole life apart and disassembled it all, I got to put

it all back together exactly how I wanted it.

Hey y'all and welcome to UnLadylike.

I'm Caroline, I'm Kristin.

This episode we're discussing sexual trauma and PTSD, so heads up if you prefer to sit

with this episode out.

Last week on the show, Tanya Selvaratinum told us about exiting an abusive relationship

with former New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman.

This week we're focusing on something that we rarely talk about.

You've survived sexual trauma, but then what?

One of the things that like my past self immediately after words or when I was starting to

process my trauma would like to know is, you know, what's normal for a rape survivor?

What does it look like after somebody has experienced a rape or sexual assault?

You know, what are their attitudes?

What are their beliefs?

What are they thinking?

That's Judith.

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