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Dear Katie: Survivor Stories

The Dear Katie Podcast features survivors of sexual assault, rape, and abuse; supporters; authors; celebrities; and agents of change about their survivorship and support. Learn how their journeys can help all survivors and their supporters. Delve into backlash, legal systems, campus reactions, family and friends, mental health, PTSD, substance use, body image, and the journey from hurt to healing and thriving. After Katie Koestner appeared on the cover of TIME Magazine at age 18 as the first person

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S4E23 Eyes on the I’s

Dear Katie: Survivor Stories ·

2023/12/14

'You give them an inch, and all of a sudden it becomes a mile. And it happens in the blink of an eye.' Sam is a young sophomore in college, excited for a movie double date with her friend. She goes to his room with him, where he takes advantage of her and assaults her. Unsupported by her friends, she navigates her experiences with a so-called 'nice guy' alone. Hosts: Claire Kaplan and Katie Koestner Editor: Evan Mader Producers: Emily Wang and Luiza Leite

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S4E22 Ocean Wave Therapy

Dear Katie: Survivor Stories ·

2023/12/07

Like any 14-year-old, Ashley is excited when a guy takes an interest in her at a school dance. Her high-school meet-cute quickly becomes a nightmare as her boyfriend controls and stalks her. Unknowingly, this young relationship would set the foundation for her future abusers, until she finds empowerment through education and self-awareness. Hosts: Claire Kaplan and Katie Koestner Editor: Tyler Thomas Producers: Emily Wang and Luiza Leite

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S4E21 94 Languages

Dear Katie: Survivor Stories ·

2023/11/30

“It starts with rolling a stone and getting it tumbling and then building this avalanche. That’s my call to action.” Blake shares the destructive force of his first sexual experiences; betrayed by the prince of his dreams, he finds himself questioned and doubted by those he reaches out to for help. He is ignored and silenced, drowning in incredible pain, when a chance TV moment sparks his will to survive and speak his truth. If you are a journalist or an agent of change interested in contacting

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S4E20 Pentagang of Kids

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2023/11/23

Her family served as the perfect hunting ground for a predator. Until the age of 11, Jeannie is stalked by a man who has inserted himself into every aspect of her home life. Filled with shame about her sexual history, she seeks validation in sexual attention. Living today with the vivid and raw moments still etched into her mind, Jeannie teams up with her children to share resources and help strengthen her community. On her own journey of healing, she voices her passion for supporting others by

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S4E19 Salsa and Spas

Dear Katie: Survivor Stories ·

2023/11/16

"I was aware what sex was and I was also aware that what was happening was wrong." At 7 years old, Kerri learns to shut up. She takes on the job of taking care of her baby brother, suffering in silence when she is abused by her older brother. Through an incredible journey of healing and resilience, Kerri speaks with us today about how to develop a toolbox to set boundaries and let go of others' messes. Hosts: Claire Kaplan and Katie Koestner Editor: Tyler Thomas Producers: Emily Wang and Luiza

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S4E18 Strawberry Vaginas

Dear Katie: Survivor Stories ·

2023/11/09

At 17, Georgia is drawn to the independent allure of an older man. Brutalized in her new relationship, she finds herself subject to horrific sexual experiences that leave her intimidated and fearful. She bottles up her feelings, letting them sit on the back burner until she can no longer ignore them, finding herself sitting in her garage and attempting to end her own life. To pull herself out of the darkness, she throws away everything that doesn't work for her. Georgia Reash is a visual artist and

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32:26

S4E17 Funko Pop Star Wars

Dear Katie: Survivor Stories ·

2023/11/02

Basking in kindness from a teacher, Aaron finds a mentor in this new friend. Grateful for his support, Aaron regularly meets with him and he becomes a father figure; but one day, this teacher rapes him. Filled with shame, Aaron lies about his experience to his mom. Today, as a parent, educator, and veteran, he speaks up about his experiences with grooming and the culture of silence around sexual violence between men. Check out Aaron's amazing work at 18winters.com Hosts: Claire Kaplan and Katie

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S4E16 Contortionist Sitting on Head

Dear Katie: Survivor Stories ·

2023/10/26

'I had no context for what was appropriate behavior. At the time, it was so confusing I didn't know what was happening.' A former circus performer, Aly shares her experiences with discrimination and sexual harassment working on a cruise ship. Facing constant targeting over the course of a year, she eventually left the ship after being diagnosed with PTSD. Today, Aly shares her journey with us, bringing to light the difficulties of working in a field where abuse and silence are normalized. Hosts:

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S4E15 Phantom’s Opera Remembered

Dear Katie: Survivor Stories ·

2023/10/19

Chloe was in the house of the man she was seeing when his landlord came down the stairs completely naked. Their intentions were clear. “Not gonna happen,” she said, but she could tell it was all planned. The two men cornered and raped her. Like many other survivors, she repressed the memories of the abuse until they became too loud to ignore. One day, the word RAPE flashed in her head and she decided to get help. Today, she shares her experiences living with PTSD and how trauma affected her

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29:43

S4E14 Acting Up and Out

Dear Katie: Survivor Stories ·

2023/10/12

Neglected and abused by her parents, child Emma finds solace in the housekeeper. Her mother is violent towards her, and her father sexually abuses her; knowing that husbands and wives have sex with each other, young Emma assumes that when her parents divorce she is next in line. Her misunderstanding of sexuality and external pressure to be normal pushes her to navigate the world without boundaries and she comes into her adulthood through chaos and instability. Emma Goldman-Sherman, an accomplished

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S4E13 Popping Taylor, Rapping NF

Dear Katie: Survivor Stories ·

2023/10/05

Like any other seven-year-old, Simi teases her bus conductor and annoys him, playfully pointing out that he is unmarried. He hits her in front of other students and teachers, and she apologizes. But his resentment grows, and he later follows her into the bathroom and rapes her. Simi cleans herself up as best as she can, goes home, and goes to bed, coping with her pain in silence. Worried about her family's honor, she stays quiet, until she finds strength and support in her new friends and

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S4E12 Goalkeeper on All Fields

Dear Katie: Survivor Stories ·

2023/09/28

Meeting by chance on a flight, Katie is joined by Brad Friedel, who played all over the world for the US national soccer team as a goalkeeper. Now, he works in media and consulting for professional teams and represents players. Because of his career, Brad offers an interesting perspective on the issues facing women in sports. In this episode, he discusses the differences he witnessed for women and other minorities as players, referees, and commentators in contrast to what he lived and saw as a

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S4E11 Triple Strength Olympian

Dear Katie: Survivor Stories ·

2023/09/21

At 11, Margaret begins to understand and come to terms with new feelings from her childhood; during a class on child abuse, she realizes that she was molested. In a painful journey of vulnerability, she shares her experience with her parents and best friend but doesn't feel perfect enough to share her story with the world. An Olympic swimmer who sought solace in the water, Margaret eventually realizes that everyone has a right to tell their story, good or bad. Today, Margaret Hoelzer speaks out to

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S4E10 Sloping Scales of Justice

Dear Katie: Survivor Stories ·

2023/09/14

“No one ever regrets fighting the good fight, whether it is for yourself or for your children.” In this episode, Amanda Lee (Bubbles & Bubbly in a Bottle) discusses her experience with justice. To bring an expert perspective into the conversation, we invite Michael Lesher, a lawyer and writer, to discuss the American justice system. Michael has authored publications focused on the experiences of protective parents going through divorces where the other parent is the child’s abuser. The family

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S4E9 Soul Singing and Psychotherapy

Dear Katie: Survivor Stories ·

2023/09/07

As a boy, Greg was groomed by an older friend, who showed him pornography for the first time and pushed him to engage in sexual acts. He struggled to accept that this abuse happened to him as a man and couldn’t share his experience for a decade. As a young adult, Marcel suffered intense physical and sexual abuse after being held at gunpoint by an invader. His faith allowed him to survive the traumatizing experience that left him hospitalized. Greg and Marcel are bound by survivorship; today, they

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S4E8 All My Favorite Men are Dead

Dear Katie: Survivor Stories ·

2023/08/31

Struggling to find community in her first year of college, Kate finds support in her sister's ex-boyfriend, who had been friends with her since her high school years. He takes her to a concert, an experience she had been yearning for, only to pull her away to the school jacuzzis. After an uncomfortable pushing of boundaries, she asks to be taken home, only for him to take her to his house. Kate tries to re-establish her own space multiple times, only for her supposed friend to continue to push his

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S4E7 Tennis String Strength (Part 2)

Dear Katie: Survivor Stories ·

2023/08/24

Drinking himself to sleep every night as a young teen, we rejoin Isaac at the beginning of his journey toward healing. In the second part of his powerful interview, he shares more about the psychological toll of sexual violence and the progressive decline in his mental health. Turning toward recovery in the hospital, Isaac talks about coping mechanisms, looking for help, and learning the language of survivorship. With the guidance of an advocate, he was able to find himself beyond trauma, transform

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S4E6 Tennis String Strength (Part 1)

Dear Katie: Survivor Stories ·

2023/08/17

“I could not tell another living person about what happened to me.” Invited to a house party by his older boyfriend, 14-year-old Isaac is used to sneaking out to enjoy the college scene. His sense of youthful invincibility is quickly sabotaged by a man who targets him when he is alone. Overpowered by the scent of Old Spice and smothered by a pillow, his experiences become entangled with feelings of shame and self-blame that clamor through his mind. After two years of silence and repression, he was

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S4E5 Kintsugi and Self-Portraits

Dear Katie: Survivor Stories ·

2023/08/10

Smitten with her new boyfriend, young Brooke plans to skip school to meet her beau in the city. A good student, she changes her mind to focus on her upcoming quiz, much her sweetheart's annoyance. When she does see him, he berates her for her choices; she begins to search for a way out, but he corners her in the bedroom. Paralyzed with fear, she is smothered by him as he forces himself on her. Further silenced by his excuses, Brooke finds herself manipulated into an abusive relationship with him -

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S4E4 Speedy Shutter

Dear Katie: Survivor Stories ·

2023/08/03

Lauren's job as a photographer for the university sports teams leads her to meet a football player she comes to think of as her best friend. She welcomes him into her home, and though he called her his “sister”, he takes advantage of her trust and assaults her on her favorite green sheets. When Lauren reports the assault to Title IX, the university fails shield her from the hostility of her abuser and his friends; furthermore, his guilty verdict yields minimal consequences. Today, she shares the

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