This Is What Was Taken

In this vulnerable and empowering episode, Ashley shares deeply personal reflections on her journey of healing after sexual assault. Through layered storytelling, she explores the long term impact of trauma on identity, the complexities of silence and consent, and the sacred reclamation of voice and self.

This conversation centers compassion over perfection, presence over performance, and the quiet power of telling your truth, even when it shakes.

⚠️ Trigger Warnings

This episode includes content related to:

• Sexual assault (including coercion, dissociation, and childhood trauma)
• Emotional and somatic trauma responses
• Feelings of guilt, shame, and internalized blame

We encourage you to listen gently. Take breaks or skip sections if needed. Your pace is sacred. Your body knows what it needs.