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Finding OK - Healing After Sexual Assault and Abuse

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Finding OK - Healing After Sexual Assault and Abuse

Healing is a Revolutionary Act - Addressing the Rise of Fascism

February 18, 2025 • Hecate • Season 6 • Episode 1

In this episode of Finding OK, Hecate returns after a year-long hiatus to provide an update on the podcast and share personal insights on intersectionality, kyriarchy, and the importance of understanding systemic oppression as part of healing from sexual assault and abuse. Hecate discusses the interconnectedness of personal trauma and broader social injustices, and emphasizes the need for community and collective action against systems of oppression. The episode encourages listeners to engage with their communities, leverage their unique gifts for activism, and maintain hope and resilience in tough times.

Tw/Cw: Suicide, depression, PTSD, the subject of sexual assault and abuse, fascism, and genocide.

00:00 Introduction and Personal Reflection

00:56 Podcast Update and Mental Health Struggles

05:13 Intersectionality and Systems of Oppression

14:49 The Personal is Political

29:30 Call to Action and Community Building

35:03 Finding Connection and Staying Grounded

36:24 The Power of Authenticity

38:51 Building Community Through Twitch

42:36 Facing Fascism and Finding Resources

49:02 Supporting Palestine and Fundraising Efforts

52:14 Mental Health and Activism