Content Warning: Sexual Assault
Q: Recently, I’ve had a few friends disclose to me that they’ve experienced various forms of sexual violence – given your job description I was wondering if you have any advice in terms of how to create a safe environment to talk about this issue.
A: I remember one of the first times someone disclosed to me that they had been sexually assaulted. It was Halloween, and I was at a really loud concert venue dressed as a giant fried egg (with tiny sperm trying to break into the yolk, obviously). The survivor later mentioned there was something about the situation that made her feel safe. In fact, I was one of the first people she had ever disclosed to.
