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Supporting & empowering survivors to heal together and embrace life after trauma • The Empwred Pod is out now!

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We are so excited to announce the release of our new podcast - The Empwred Pod! Where we have real, honest conversations weekly about sex & relationship trauma, what healing looks like for us, & how we have embraced life after trauma 🧡 Available on all platforms now!

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Just to be clear. We believe them and we believe you.

Thinking of survivors today💜 The work of #metoo is not done.

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How will I take care of myself afterwards?

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Before sharing your trauma, ask yourself: (a thread)

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Do I have a plan and support system if it goes poorly?

[Kolleen @littlewhitty]

In Texas, Lake Highlands High School valedictorian, Paxton Smith, switched out her approved speech to talk about abortion rights.

[Ada Worcester 🏳️‍⚧️ @pikhq]

Hi! Please stop using “womxn” to be “inclusive” of trans women. It makes us feel unwelcome, by implying we’re not “women” and you need to make up a new word to include us and cis women.
There’s a perfectly good word that includes trans and cis women. It’s just “women.” Thanks.

[Cori Bush @CoriBush]

I’ve survived sexual assault, police abuse, domestic violence, and being unhoused and uninsured. That's not a unique pain I carry. It's one that so many of us live with each day.

Today, I take my seat in Congress to fight for a world where nobody has to endure that pain.

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7 ways to offer emotional support:
1. Ask them what they need
2. Actively listen
3. Offer a hug
4. Validate their feelings & experiences
5. Remind them of their positive qualities
6. Send them a care package
7. Offer your presence and time!

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Arousal ≠ consent. Your body reacting does not mean it wasn’t assault.

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Setting and maintaining boundaries is hard. It’s vulnerable. But it’s also an act of self love.
Listen now to episode 5 of The Empwred Pod!
https://t.co/eGdOOOQHvO

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Having triggers does not mean you’re broken.

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🙌🙌🙌

[It's On Us @ItsOnUs]

#ByeBetsy

cc @BetsyDeVosED

[Know Your IX @knowyourIX]

Raise your hand if you're spending today dissociating