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  • Kevin: Part 2 – Now

    September 12, 2019 · 15 min

    Kevin Marshall tells Catriona about how the birth of his son convinced him to write a book, specifically for parents in the black community, about how to see the signs of abuse. Kevin talks about how his life turned around after writing…

  • Kevin: Part 1 – Then

    September 12, 2019 · 18 min

    Catriona talks to fellow survivor Kevin Marshall about being abused as a child, and why the taboo of sexual abuse in the black community stopped him from talking about it. Kevin was abused by someone close to his family. The abuse…

  • Nyala: Part 2 – Now

    September 5, 2019 · 11 min

    Nyala tells Catriona about how she struggled to understand her new body after fully transitioning, and the impact that had on coming to terms with her trauma. She talks about what it was like to write a letter to her vagina for a book…

  • Nyala: Part 1 – Then

    September 5, 2019 · 17 min

    Catriona talks to Nyala Moon about being raped by a man she was dating, who attempted to force her into sex work. Nyala is a trans woman and she started transitioning when she was a teenager. She talks about how the prejudice that trans…

  • Winnie: Part 2 – Now

    August 29, 2019 · 12 min

    Winnie M Li tells Catriona about how writing a novel helped her cope with her trauma. Called Dark Chapter, Winnie’s novel retells what happened when she was raped in 2008. It also takes the unique perspective of both the survivor and the…

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  • Winnie: Part 1 – Then

    August 29, 2019 · 20 min

    Catriona talks to fellow survivor Winnie M Li about what happened when she was raped by a stranger while on a hike in Northern Ireland, and then seeing her rapist convicted. As always, this first part contains details many listeners may…

  • Sabah: Part 2 – Now

    August 22, 2019 · 14 min

    Sabah Kaiser tells Catriona about reconnecting with her mother after years apart, and why she decided to become a voice for survivors in the BAME community. She also talks about the beautifully unique way she copes when she’s feeling…

  • Sabah: Part 1 – Then

    August 22, 2019 · 19 min

    Catriona talks to fellow survivor Sabah Kaiser about how it felt to be abused as a child and have no one believe her. Sabah grew up in a British-Muslim household. Her parents were originally from Pakistan, but her father died when she…

  • Melissa: Part 2 – Now

    August 15, 2019 · 9 min

    Melissa tells Catriona how embracing her queerness and learning to enjoy dating again helped her cope in the aftermath of her trauma. Melissa brought a case of rape all the way to court but received a ‘not guilty’ verdict. Melissa isn’t…

  • Melissa: Part 1 – Then

    August 15, 2019 · 21 min

    Catriona talks to fellow survivor Melissa about what happened when she brought a case of rape all the way to court, and received a ‘not-guilty’ verdict. Melissa isn’t her real name, but in a case like this, we cannot identify the…

  • Leo: Part 2 – Now

    August 8, 2019 · 15 min

    Leo tells Catriona how the BDSM community became a safe space, where they could be open about their experiences of sexual assault. Leo – who identifies as non-binary and uses they/them pronouns - isn’t their real name. But for personal…

  • Leo: Part 1 – Then

    August 8, 2019 · 15 min

    Catriona talks to fellow survivor Leo about what happened when they were assaulted on two occasions while exploring BDSM. Leo – who identifies as non-binary and uses they/them pronouns – isn’t their real name. But for personal reasons…

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About the show

Catriona Morton talks to fellow survivors of sexual assault and abuse about what happened to them and how they cope now. After experiencing sexual abuse and assault herself, Catriona felt like she was abandoned by society, “stranded in an ocean,” she says, "with only a life raft and no rescue in sight.” So she created her own life raft with a blog called Life Continues After, where anyone affected by sexual trauma can share their stories and advice in the hope that others will find something useful. Or even just some comfort in knowing they’re not alone. This podcast continues Catriona’s mission. Each person’s story will be split into two parts - and two separate episodes in the podcast feed. In the first part – called ‘Then’ – survivors will tell Catriona as much or as a little as they want about what happened to them. If listeners feel this part of their story might be too triggering and distressing, they can skip to the second part – called ‘Now’ – where survivors will share the practical steps, resources and methods they follow. If you've been affected by sexual abuse or violence, you can find details of organisations in the UK who offer help and support at bbc.co.uk/actionline.