In our last episode with Kat McGinty, we explored larger scale methods to creating survivor-safe communities. In this follow-up, I wanted to take the same topic down to an individual basis, and explore the ways that we as individuals can help create communities where survivors will feel safe. Following the publication of the Open Letter in Support of Amber Heard as well as the release of the film "She Said", I've been feeling a renewed hope for a sexual violence free future. In order to get to that world free of gender-based violence, we must all do the work to dismantle any prejudices we may have through thought diffusion and non-judgmental mindful stances.
Topics/Triggers:
Amber Heard Open Letter
She Said (2022) Film about New York Times reporters Megan Twohey and Jodi Kantor Breaking the Story on Harvey Weinstein
Why the Carceral System is Not the Solution
Domestic Violence and Intimate Partner Violence
Saying the Uncomfortable Things Out Loud
How White Feminism & White Supremacy Hurts Survivors
Checking Our Privileges and Believing Survivors
The Myths of a "Just World" and False Reports
Non-judgmental Mindful Stances
Going Against Our Automatic Thoughts + Beliefs
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