Never Would Have Guessed

I recently met these two podcasters, and this is a great project that will help a lot of people in big ways.

Thank you for normalizing these hard topics and validating my trauma and feelings. Y’all are the best. I’m a fan 100%

I don’t use the word “astounding” often. In fact, I’m not sure I’ve EVER used it, tbh. But that’s the word that comes to mind as I try to process what I’m hearing in these conversations between Bethany and Charissa…and me! (I mean, I feel like I’m in the conversation too.) What’s astounding is that they are able to talk earnestly about tender topics with such humanity and care. There’s a feeling of preparedness in their communication style but it is also free and responsive. Like the moment when Bethany virtually put the mics aside and spoke empathy and support over Charissa in episode 3. Very real. Very intentional. Don’t expect to binge listen to this podcast. You’ll want to go slowly and take time for your own story to rise to the surface. And it will. Astoundingly!!

I appreciate Bethany and Charissa’s honesty and humor. As someone who hasn’t personally experienced sexual abuse, this is a window into the experiences of so many others, and also helpful in my own healing journey.