Survivor Talks Survivor Talks

I am joined by guest Manjot Mann to speak about trauma-informed care approaches, survivor-centred care and how trauma doesn't only impact the mind, but the body too.

TW: this episode contains mentions of suicide, PTSD, anxiety, and depression in this episode. Please contact your local mental health professional if you wish to seek further support.
I am joined by guest Maggie, to speak about her journey on making a third-party report. We speak about fear and anxiety that still lingers even after reporting and our overall experiences with this journey.

I am joined by guest Arif Ali to discuss, dissect and simply just talk the shit on toxic masculinity, the patriarchy, and cultural & societal norms for young boys and men.

From navigating our mental health system to finding ways to manage our emotions and trauma on our own, sexual assault survivors are often met with barriers and setbacks to get the help they need to heal.In this episode, Shivani discusses her personal experiences with resources, programs and the system in B.C. that has let her down, her own mental health issues and mental illnesses she struggles with and what we can do to better support survivors of sexual violence with questioning, belittling, gaslighting or invalidating them.

With all the recent domestic violence stories in the media lately, it's hard to ignore it and not resonate it with these stories from the women in our community. But, let's face it -- domestic violence is not that surprising in brown communities. We just know how to keep survivors truth hidden from other families and communities because of the fear and shame victims bring to the family name. However, it's time we shift from that narrative and focus on how we unintentionally welcome abusers in our communities and make them feel safe and welcomed because we do little to tackle abuse in public and private spaces.

On this week's episode, I am joined by guest Hassan Merali to speak on the concept and importance behind consent education. Whether you agree with us or not, consent is sexy. We need consent in both sexual and non-sexual ways to fully respect one's boundaries, choices, and safe space they've created for themselves. Sexual violence doesn't only impact adults and seniors, but children and youth as well, and it's important that B.C. and other Canadian school systems start to make changes in the public and private school system to ensure consent is taught at an age-appropriate level for all ages. Furthermore, how can schools make reporting on-campus (or on-school grounds) easier and safer, regardless of if you go to a well-known school or not.
Tune in as we question why people choose to not ask for consent, how power dynamics and privilege play a role in consent and sex, and how coercion, manipulation, being forced or threatened to say "yes" isn't the W people may think it is.