Episode 9: Don't You Trust Me?

This week, Diane sits down with Tristan, who shares his journey of confronting the childhood trauma he endured. At a young age, Tristan made the difficult decision to speak out, leading to his cousin’s arrest. His cousin's actions, which had affected not only Tristan but others as well, eventually led to his imprisonment. 

Tristan's path to healing also included a challenging step: a victim-offender dialogue with the cousin who had assaulted him. In this conversation, he was able to ask the questions that had haunted him for years, seeking understanding and closure.

This is a story of hardship, but also one of strength and resilience in the face of trauma. Tristan’s experience encourages us to reflect on important issues like justice, accountability, and the lasting impact of abuse.

This content may be sensitive or disturbing to some listeners.

Executive Producer: Diane Kahn
Producer: Elaine Ferguson
Producer: Emerson Swift
Producer: Laura Hardy
Editor: Josh Latham
Music: Jacob Bloomfield-Misarch
Artwork: Jorge Ramirez

A special thank you to the Ahimsa Collective and the Mend Collective. Ahimsa focuses on restorative justice, fostering healing and accountability through dialogue between victims and offenders, while Mend supports emotional and psychological healing through community-based initiatives. A heartfelt thanks as well to Martina Lutz Schneider and Miguel Quezada, whose dedication to restorative practices and conflict resolution has been vital in advancing these important efforts.