A Story of Rape and Responsibility with Thordis Elva

A Story of Rape and Responsibility with Thordis Elva

A Story of Rape and Responsibility with Thordis Elva

From the Heart with Rachel Brathen - August 25, 2017 - 1:14:16

In this episode Rachel is joined by Thordis Elva; writer, journalist, public speaker and crusader for women’s rights. Thordis shares the powerful and painful story of how she was raped by her boyfriend at only 16 years old, the downward spiral it sent her on and how she was able to eventually find healing by confronting her perpetrator (who she ended up writing a book with!). They talk about the widespread issue of rape and sexual abuse and how the blame is often places on the survivor instead of on the victim and most importantly: what we can do to change the conversation. Thordis also shares some beautiful advice and support for survivors listening in.

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