Sexual Assault Awareness Month SPECIAL EPISODE (Kayla, SA Coordinator, The Laurel Center)
As a survivor of sexual assault, I know how difficult it was for to come forward and share with anyone—friends or family—about what happened to me. I suffered for many years alone and in silence until I felt safe enough to talk about it, heal from it, and get the support I did not know I deserved.
Today, I do what I can to help raise awareness, and since April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, I recorded this special episode with Kayla, SA Coordinator at The Laurel Center [http://thelaurelcenter.org], a non-profit located in Winchester, VA which provides 24-7 emergency shelter and services to survivors of domestic and sexual violence and their dependent children. Kayla shares about the work she does, how survivors can find help, and how friends and family members can support someone they love who finds the courage to share with them what happened. Together, we can break the silence and cycle of violence.
Please give it a listen, pass it on, and help raise awareness.
Below is a list of upcoming events hosted by The Laurel Center. For more information (dates, times, and locations), visit: thelaurelcenter.org [https://thelaurelcenter.org]
Breaking the silence is the first, and hardest step, in the healing journey. If you believe you are unsafe or abusive situation, you are not alone. Resources like The Laurel Center are available to you 24-7.
Not sure if you are in danger? Use this Lethality Assessment [https://thelaurelcenter.org/lethality-assessment/] to help you understand your threat level.
To find help, The Laurel Center directly by phone: 540-667-6466 [tel:+15406676466] or on the web: thelaurelcenter.org [https://podcasthon.org/thelaurelcenter.org] ❤️
Want to support The Laurel Center? You can make a donation [https://thelaurelcenter.org/donate-now/] or become a volunteer [https://thelaurelcenter.org/volunteer-opportunities/]. Other ways to support are listed on their website.
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