Can you be raped by your own partner? Yes. And too many survivors don’t even realize it until it’s too late.
In this explosive episode of Bitch Is a Bad Word, civil attorney Jessica Pride joins me to call it what it is: sexual assault within a relationship is still sexual assault. We’re tearing down the myths that say consent is automatic once you’re married, dating, or committed—and exposing the legal system survivors can actually use to fight back.
If you’ve ever had that gut feeling—“this doesn’t feel right”—but didn’t have the words, this episode is for you.
Inside This Episode:
- What sexual assault by an intimate partner can actually look like
- Why survivors often don’t recognize it as abuse
- Legal options beyond criminal court—including civil lawsuits
- How to reclaim power, resources, and safety after trauma
- The truth about consent, control, and coercion in relationships
About Jessica Pride:
Jessica is a fierce advocate and nationally respected civil attorney fighting for survivors of sexual violence in the San Diego area. Through bold legal action and public education, she helps survivors take back their power—and their peace.
https://www.pridelawfirm.com/
She has also founded the newly opened Sirona Healing Center, a center and place of recovery for victims of sexual assault, in San Diego, CA.
https://sironahealing.com/
If you or someone you know needs immediate help, please reach out to the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233
You’re not alone. Your healing matters. We’ve got your back, Besties!
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