Katie Koestner

Dear Katie: Survivor Stories

Society EN ↓ 252 episodes

Katie Koestner, who appeared on the cover of TIME Magazine at age 18 as the first to speak out as the victim of ”date” rape, talks with survivors of sexual assault, rape and abuse about what they went through and how it impacted their life afterward. Katie delves into backlash, legal systems, campus reactions, family and friends, mental health, PTSD, substance use, body image, and the journey from hurt to healing and thriving.

Author

Katie Koestner

Episodes

S1E2 Earl Grey Lavender 21.10.2021 39:34

It's a crisp fall day and Angela's husband turns on the news. There it is: The Kavanaugh case. A voice on the tv says, "train rape." Angela runs to the television, points at the screen, and says, "that's what happened to me." 30 years later, her 17-year-old self screams for justice. Hosts: Katie Koestner and Claire Kaplan Producers: Kelsey Styles and Emily Wang Editor: Kelsey Styles Guest Coordin...

S1E1 Five Inch Platforms 14.10.2021 33:00

He's a friend of two years. He never misses a text. He always seems to understand. Then Mae's on the dance floor one night and he knows her parents' house will be vacant. Opportunity. He drives her home from the club and will not accept no for an answer. After bruises and blood, he finally leaves in the morning. Mae's strength in navigating her parents' culture and her sisters through her healing...