What happens when someone sexually assaults you? Who do you tell? Who is going to believe you? Who can understand you? We live in a world where we know it happens but we never think that is going to happen to us nor to someone we know. TV represents these victims as running through the park, or in c…
Denise talks about how rape kits aren't in all hospital and how they don't have properly have trained staff in all the hospitals and how some states are working to change this.
Denise talks about a movie Test Pattern and how it triggered her and healing through it.
This weeks episodes Denise and her guest discuss the California Law creating a law about men taking off the condom during sex. Denise talks to Rashon to get his opinions and perspectives on this matter.National Sexual Assault Hotline;1-800-656-HOPE (4673)https://www.rain.org./ (you can also chat with them)I can be reached at;IG:_girls.like.usFacebook: facebook.com/girlslikeus619/Email: girlslikeus619@gmail.comDonations via cash app:$girlslikeuspodcast
How to deal with relationships after trauma and how important it is to communicate with your partner.National Sexual Assault Hotline;1-800-656-HOPE(4673)https://www.rain.org./ (you can also chat with them)I can be reached at;IG: _girls.like.usFacebook: facebook.com/girlslikeus619/girlslikeus619@gmail.comDonations via cash app: $girlslikeuspodcast
Take this journey with Charlotte as she talks a little about herself and what’s ahead and why she is so passionate about this journey.
Charlotte and Venus discuss the messy parts of healing.National Sexual Assault Hotline;1-800-656-HOPE (4673)https://www.rainn.org/ (you can also chat with them)We can be reached at;IG:_girls.like.usFacebook: facebook.com/girlslikeus619/girlslikeus619@gmail.comDonations via CashApp: $girlslikeuspodcast
This week the girls discuss the in and outs of putting an event together. How Survivors' Notes stressed them out and how it helped them grow as well.National Sexual Assault Hotline;1-800-656-HOPE (4673)https://www.rainn.org/ (you can also chat with them)We can be reached at;IG:_girls.like.usFacebook: facebook.com/girlslikeus619/girlslikeus619@gmail.comDonations via CashApp: $girlslikeuspodcast
Venus & Charlotte discuss two women from Illinois who went missing and when found they where dead and had been sexually assaulted. Ruth George was a UIC student just trying to get home in 2019.A year later in 2020 Vanessa Ceja Ramirez a teacher's aid went missing in the forest preserve while walking with a friend and mother.National Sexual Assault Hotline;1-800-656-HOPE (4673)https://www.rainn.org/ (you can also chat with them)We can be reached at;IG:_girls.like.usFacebook: facebook.com/girlslikeus619/girlslikeus619@gmail.com312-480-4101Donations via CashApp: $girlslikeuspodcast
This episode of Why News the girls discuss a story from Chicago where a 17 year old boy sexually assaulted a 7 year old and was caught through e-learning. They also discuss the Circle of Hope and all the women that came forward about their abuse at this religious camp.They also discuss the Netflix movie Cuties and the controversy behind it.National Sexual Assault Hotline;1-800-656-HOPE (4673)https://www.rainn.org/ (you can also chat with them)We can be reached at;IG:_girls.like.usFacebook: facebook.com/girlslikeus619/girlslikeus619@gmail.com312-480-4101Donations via CashApp: $girlslikeuspodcast
Venus and Charlotte speak on the Highway of Tears in Canada and mention a couple of cases that have been made public. The last known criminal activity in the highway of tears is as recent as August 2020. When will this stop?Don't Forget that Survivor's Notes event is this weekend 11.14.2020 Make sure to follow us to be notified when we go live! And send us your questions!https://www.instagram.com/_girls.like.us/National Sexual Assault Hotline;1-800-656-HOPE (4673)https://www.rainn.org/ (you can also chat with them)We can be reached at;IG:_girls.like.usFacebook: facebook.com/girlslikeus619/girlslikeus619@gmail.com312-480-4101Donations via CashApp: $girlslikeuspodcast
This week the girls catch up with Kate from Surviving Justice Podcast and chat about overcoming the Pandemic as survivors and what they have learned about themselves. National Sexual Assault Hotline;1-800-656-HOPE (4673)https://www.rainn.org/ (you can also chat with them)We can be reached at;IG:_girls.like.usFacebook: facebook.com/girlslikeus619/girlslikeus619@gmail.com312-480-4101
In this episode, Charlotte and Venus discuss the story of Teena Brandon and the movie based on his story Boys Don't Cry. The police interrogation transcript can be viewed herehttps://www.historyvshollywood.com/video/teena-brandon-interview/National Sexual Assault Hotline;1-800-656-HOPE (4673)https://www.rainn.org/ (you can also chat with them)We can be reached at;IG:_girls.like.usFacebook: facebook.com/girlslikeus619/girlslikeus619@gmail.com312-480-4101
This week the girls discuss Medusa and the origins and theories they have discovered as to how she gained her serpent hair, and how this correlates to the topic of sexual assault.National Sexual Assault Hotline;1-800-656-HOPE (4673)https://www.rainn.org/ (you can also chat with them)We can be reached at;IG:_girls.like.usFacebook: facebook.com/girlslikeus619/girlslikeus619@gmail.com312-480-4101
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The girls discuss the movie Bombshell and sexual harassment in the work place as well as women empowerment, and how they clean.National Sexual Assault Hotline;1-800-656-HOPE (4673)https://www.rainn.org/ (you can also chat with them)We can be reached at;IG:_girls.like.usFacebook: facebook.com/girlslikeus619/girlslikeus619@gmail.com312-480-4101Episode is LivePublished: Sep. 07, 2020 @12AM EditUnpublishAdd a TranscriptGet episode better indexed by search engines.Add Chapter MarkersListeners can tap through & see what’s coming up.Visual Soundbite AvailableSquare Soundbite - 0:30Great for Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
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Charlotte & Venus are back!On today's episode the girl's discuss the 1500 children that ICE has lost as well as the sexual assault at the detention center that the US nor the detention center take accountability for. National Sexual Assault Hotline;1-800-656-HOPE (4673)https://www.rainn.org/ (you can also chat with them)We can be reached at;IG:_girls.like.usFacebook: facebook.com/girlslikeus619/girlslikeus619@gmail.com312-480-4101
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#justiceforbreonnataylor #justicefortoyinIn this episode Charlotte and Venus discuss the murders of both Breonna Taylor and Toyin. Two young women who where murdered and whom had a whole future ahead of them. National Sexual Assault Hotline;1-800-656-HOPE (4673)https://www.rainn.org/ (you can also chat with them)We can be reached at;IG:_girls.like.usFacebook: facebook.com/girlslikeus619/girlslikeus619@gmail.com312-480-4101
This week the girls discuss Jada and August's Entanglement. What are your thoughts?National Sexual Assault Hotline;1-800-656-HOPE (4673)https://www.rainn.org/ (you can also chat with them)We can be reached at;IG:_girls.like.usFacebook: facebook.com/girlslikeus619/girlslikeus619@gmail.com312-480-4101
When was the last time you cried?What is one toxic trait of yours that you have overcame?Name a toxic trait that you are still working on.On this episode of Girls Like Us, Charlotte and Venus discuss some of their toxic traits. Healing has no measure. National Sexual Assault Hotline;1-800-656-HOPE (4673)https://www.rainn.org/ (you can also chat with them)We can be reached at;IG:_girls.like.usFacebook: facebook.com/girlslikeus619/girlslikeus619@gmail.com312-480-4101
We have discussed an abundance of assaults on kids, women, men, and different age groups, but one of the most under-discussed types of abuse is the sexual assault on our elderly. This week we shed a little bit of light on this.National Sexual Assault Hotline;1-800-656-HOPE (4673)https://www.rainn.org/ (you can also chat with them)We can be reached at;IG:_girls.like.usFacebook: facebook.com/girlslikeus619/girlslikeus619@gmail.com312-480-4101
Charlotte and Venus discuss rape in the Military as well as give us some interesting facts about the branches of the military and where it happens more often.National Sexual Assault Hotline;1-800-656-HOPE (4673)https://www.rainn.org/ (you can also chat with them)We can be reached at;IG:_girls.like.usFacebook: facebook.com/girlslikeus619/girlslikeus619@gmail.com312-480-4101
This week the girls address George Floyd's murder, the events that have been going throughout Chicago as well as how it has affected their own healing.National Sexual Assault Hotline;1-800-656-HOPE (4673)https://www.rainn.org/ (you can also chat with them)We can be reached at;IG:_girls.like.usFacebook: facebook.com/girlslikeus619/girlslikeus619@gmail.com312-480-4101
Charlotte and Venus are back for Season 2!There are many changes coming and many things staying the same over all the end game and the purpose of this is awareness of Sexual Assault!Join us through our healing how it has affected is what are we currently going through as well as what is going on around the world. Thank you to our listeners for being patient during our absence and for your continuous support. National Sexual Assault Hotline;1-800-656-HOPE (4673)https://www.rainn.org/ (you can also chat with them)We can be reached at;IG:_girls.like.usFacebook: facebook.com/girlslikeus619/girlslikeus619@gmail.com312-480-4101
This week Charolotte and Venus discuss Sex Trafficking. Have you ever wondered how our country plays a role? National Sexual Assault Hotline;1-800-656-HOPE (4673)https://www.rainn.org/ (you can also chat with them)We can be reached at;IG:_girls.like.usFacebook: facebook.com/girlslikeus619/girlslikeus619@gmail.com312-480-4101
This week the girls discuss rape among men.National Sexual Assault Hotline;1-800-656-HOPE (4673)https://www.rainn.org/ (you can also chat with them)We can be reached at;IG:_girls.like.usFacebook: facebook.com/girlslikeus619/girlslikeus619@gmail.com312-480-4101
Charlotte and Venus join us today to enlighten us a little bit more on the subject of child molestation. They address child on child molestation as well as adult on child molestation. National Sexual Assault Hotline;1-800-656-HOPE (4673)https://www.rainn.org/ (you can also chat with them)California Coalition Against Sexual Assault916-471-6174We can be reached at;IG:_girls.like.usFacebook: facebook.com/girlslikeus619/girlslikeus619@gmail.com312-480-4101
In this episode of #girlslikeus the girls duo discusses rape in relationships, because YES! Your partner can sexually assault you. A relationship does not mean consent. National Sexual Assault Hotline;1-800-656-HOPE (4673)https://www.rainn.org/ (you can also chat with them)Arizona Coalition to End Domestic Violence609-279-2900We can be reached at;IG:_girls.like.usFacebook: facebook.com/girlslikeus619/girlslikeus619@gmail.com312-480-4101
Why News April Edition 2020Today the girls sit down and discuss how some convicted serial rapists are attempting to use this global epidemic to possibly get out of jail. We have also offered some tips which we think might help to ease the anxiety around all this. What are your tips? Make sure to let us know.If you are in the Pennsylvania and need resources or help through this epidemic please feel free to reach out to us or contact the following agencies;Women's Center of Montgomery County, Norristown PA 800-773-2474A Women's Place, Doylestown PA 800-220-8116Laurel House, East Norriton PA 800-642-3150Victim Services Center, Norristown PA 888-521-0983NOVA of Bucks County, Jamison PA 800-675-6900All the above agencies are 24/7 and thank you to the amazing WOMAN for providing us with the list of these resources.If you have any agencies information that are helping victims during these hard times please reach out and let us know. It does not matter where in the world you reside. YOU NEVER KNOW WHOSE LIFE YOU MIGHT SAFE!National Sexual Assault Hotline;1-800-656-HOPE (4673)https://www.rainn.org/ (you can also chat with them)Hawaii Sex Abuse Treatment Center-Honolulu808-535-7600We can be reached at;IG:_girls.like.usFacebook: facebook.com/girlslikeus619/girlslikeus619@gmail.com312-480-4101
This epidemic that we are facing is not only affecting people's health but it has a major impact on survivors as well as victims. This week the Charlotte and Venus discuss how you staying help can not only save a life from a virus but from bending the curve to allow these victims and survivors to leave, or even see justice.National Sexual Assault Hotline;1-800-656-HOPE (4673)https://www.rainn.org/ (you can also chat with them)We can be reached at;IG:_girls.like.usFacebook: facebook.com/girlslikeus619/girlslikeus619@gmail.com312-480-4101
As we are facing many changes as a country we are aware of how it might trigger many things especially for those of us who are healing from a traumatic experience. This week listen to a re-run of one of our favorite episodes that is full of love especially in a time like this. Remember you are strong. This week Charlotte and Venus are joined by Nova (Charlotte's niece) and Maya (Venus' best friend) who not only give us a closer look on the night of the assault but also offer some tips and their own personal experience on how to help a survivor of sexual assault. National Sexual Assault Hotline;1-800-656-HOPE (4673)https://www.rainn.org/ (you can also chat with them)We can be reached at;IG:_girls.like.usFacebook: facebook.com/girlslikeus619/girlslikeus619@gmail.com
On this episode of #girlslikeus Charlotte and Venus catch us up on some current events.The articles discussed on this episode;https://www.nytimes.com/2020/02/17/nyregion/nypd-rape-victims-division.htmlhttps://chicago.suntimes.com/education/2020/2/27/21156765/lincoln-park-high-school-sexual-assault-investigationThe Grownish Episode mentioned is called Messy. Season 2 Episode 7Don't forget to share us, and rate us.Florida Council Against Sexual Assault850-297-2000National Sexual Assault Hotline;1-800-656-HOPE (4673)https://www.rainn.org/ (you can also chat with them)We can be reached at;IG:_girls.like.usFacebook: facebook.com/girlslikeus619/girlslikeus619@gmail.com
This week the girls share with us some information about the consent laws in North Carolina.Don't forget to share us, and rate us.National Sexual Assault Hotline;1-800-656-HOPE (4673)https://www.rainn.org/ (you can also chat with them)We can be reached at;IG:_girls.like.usFacebook: facebook.com/girlslikeus619/girlslikeus619@gmail.com
Join the girls this week to discuss CONSENT.HOW DO YOU DEFINE CONSENT? DO YOU HAVE A CONSENT CONVERSATION WITH YOUR PARTNER?To find @encounterswithmen click on the link below. Share your story and follow.https://www.instagram.com/encounterswithmen/Don't forget to share us, and rate us.National Sexual Assault Hotline;1-800-656-HOPE (4673)https://www.rainn.org/ (you can also chat with them)We can be reached at;IG:_girls.like.usFacebook: facebook.com/girlslikeus619/girlslikeus619@gmail.com
Today Charlotte and Venus discuss current events in the news. In this new segment of #girlslikeus called Why News?! the girls will discuss current events in the news of sexual assault cases. Today's episode covers three stories;From Chicago-Lincoln Park High School and the basketball teamhttps://chicago.suntimes.com/platform/amp/education/2020/2/3/21120465/lincoln-park-high-school-students-boys-basketball-thuet-gordon-principal-coachNicki Minaj's brother's sentencing of 25 years for child molestationhttps://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/celebrities/2020/01/27/nicki-minaj-brother-25-years-life-raping-11-year-old/4592043002/Britain's Worst Rapisthttps://www.cnn.com/2020/01/06/uk/reynhard-sinaga-rapist-life-sentence-scli-gbr-intl/index.html If you or someone you know believe to have been a victim of Sinaga or have any information that might help authorities please contact0800 092 0141From within the UK +44 207 158 0124 Online https://mipp.police.uk/operation/06GMP19V24-PO2
Marissa joins Charlotte and Venus and shares her story.Marissa is also an advocate who is the founder of The answer is kNOw.https://www.facebook.com/TheAnsweriskNOw/To find @encounterswithmen click on the link below. Share your story and follow.https://www.instagram.com/encounterswithmen/Don't forget to share us, and rate us.National Sexual Assault Hotline;1-800-656-HOPE (4673)https://www.rainn.org/ (you can also chat with them)We can be reached at;IG:_girls.like.usFacebook: facebook.com/girlslikeus619/girlslikeus619@gmail.com
Charlotte and Venus are joined by Jazzy who is not only a survivor but a life coach. Jazzy shares with us many helpful tips on how to help ourselves heal and forgive. Jazzy can be found at;https://www.jazzysdlihc.com/jazzysdlihc@gmail.comIG: https://www.instagram.com/jazzy.sdlihc/FB: https://www.facebook.com/empowermentcoach/Don't forget to share, and rate us.National Sexual Assault Hotline;1-800-656-HOPE (4673)https://www.rainn.org/ (you can also chat with them)American SamoaAmerican Samoa Alliance Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault684-699-0171We can be reached at;IG:_girls.like.usFacebook: facebook.com/girlslikeus619/girlslikeus619@gmail.com
This week the girls sit down and give us a little update on their situation at work and also sit down with Soul Health Coach Baylee Yanker.She can be found;https://www.facebook.com/baylee.coach/To find @encounterswithmen click on the link below. Share your story and follow.https://www.instagram.com/encounterswithmen/Don't forget to share us, and rate us.National Sexual Assault Hotline;1-800-656-HOPE (4673)https://www.rainn.org/ (you can also chat with them)We can be reached at;IG:_girls.like.usFacebook: facebook.com/girlslikeus619/girlslikeus619@gmail.com
This week the girls sit down with an amazing survivor, advocate, veteran, and man. As we all know rape/sexual assault is already under-reported, and it is way less reported when it comes to male victims. Remember that a victim is a victim no matter the sex, gender, sexual preference, social class, age, or heritage. James Landrith is a veteran, a survivor, and also a ten-year advocate with an extensive background on sexual assault advocacy. He can be found;https://jameslandrith.com/https://www.instagram.com/james_landrith/If you are a male survivor, a survivor, or trying to help a male survivor you can visit; https://1in6.org/To find @encounterswithmen click on the link below. Share your story and follow.https://www.instagram.com/encounterswithmen/Don't forget to share us, and rate us.National Sexual Assault Hotline;1-800-656-HOPE (4673)https://www.rainn.org/ (you can also chat with them)We can be reached at;IG:_girls.like.usFacebook: facebook.com/girlslikeus619/girlslikeus619@gmail.com
This week the Duo sit's down and give us their thoughts on what they think the outcome on the upcoming Weinstein trial will bring, and they also give us a little update on Ace McBroom.To find @encounterswithmen click on the link below. Share your story and follow.https://www.instagram.com/encounterswithmen/Don't forget to share us, and rate us.National Sexual Assault Hotline;1-800-656-HOPE (4673)https://www.rainn.org/ (you can also chat with them)We can be reached at;IG:_girls.like.usFacebook: facebook.com/girlslikeus619/girlslikeus619@gmail.com
On this 2 part special the girls sit down and discuss Weistein's victims and the charges finally presented against him after 3 decades of sexually abusing women.To find @encounterswithmen click on the link below. Share your story and follow.https://www.instagram.com/encounterswithmen/Don't forget to share us, and rate us.National Sexual Assault Hotline;1-800-656-HOPE (4673)https://www.rainn.org/ (you can also chat with them)We can be reached at;IG:_girls.like.usFacebook: facebook.com/girlslikeus619/girlslikeus619@gmail.com
Marissa joins Charlotte and Venus and shares her story. Marissa is also an advocate who is the founder of The answer is kNOw.https://www.facebook.com/TheAnsweriskNOw/To find @encounterswithmen click on the link below. Share your story and follow. https://www.instagram.com/encounterswithmen/Don't forget to share us, and rate us.National Sexual Assault Hotline;1-800-656-HOPE (4673)https://www.rainn.org/ (you can also chat with them)We can be reached at;IG:_girls.like.usFacebook: facebook.com/girlslikeus619/girlslikeus619@gmail.com
This week Charlotte and Venus sit with us to update us on their healing process. Where they currently are, what has been happening and the next steps that they are considering on taking. They also address a current case that is circulating in Chicago. A woman was sexually assaulted in broad daylight while the personnel from the establishment watched. To watch and read the whole story visit the link below. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2019/12/03/woman-sues-el-hefe-chicago-alleged-sexual-assault/4349709002/Given this case, there is also a petition going around to please have El Hefe in Chicago Illinois closed for the remainder of the investigation. Please sign and share the petition at the following link;https://www.change.org/p/illinois-liquor-control-commission-suspend-el-hefe-s-liquor-license-immediately-investigate-recent-alleged-activity-policy-d77c5c96-e0ce-40a4-a10c-2cd91a785a97/sign?original_footer_petition_id=13632854&algorithm=promoted&source_location=petition_footer&grid_position=8&pt=AVBldGl0aW9uAMt9KAEAAAAAXew7HTPOyiE4OTFjNWI5MA%3D%3DDon't forget to share us, and rate us.National Sexual Assault Hotline;1-800-656-HOPE (4673)https://www.rainn.org/ (you can also chat with them)We can be reached at;IG:_girls.like.usFacebook: facebook.com/girlslikeus619/girlslikeus619@gmail.com
This week the girls catch us up on some current events that had made the news revolving sexual assault cases. To view the Gooding video mentioned in this episode click the link below;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=55EqMm8tom0&feature=youtu.beDon't forget to share us, and rate us.National Sexual Assault Hotline;1-800-656-HOPE (4673)https://www.rainn.org/ (you can also chat with them)We can be reached at;IG:_girls.like.usFacebook: facebook.com/girlslikeus619/girlslikeus619@gmail.com
This week the girls from #girlslikeus are joined by Kate from (Surviving Justice: Realities of Reporting Rape Podcast). Kate, Charlotte, and Venus discuss the similarities in their cases, the differences, and how the justice system has either failed them or helped them.To listen or learn more about Surviving Justice: Realities of Reporting Rape you can go to the following;IG: _survivingjustpodcastTwitter: @SJRRRpodcasthttp://survivingjustice.org/#/homehttp://survivingjustice.buzzsprout.com/National Sexual Assault Hotline;1-800-656-HOPE (4673)https://www.rainn.org/ (you can also chat with them)We can be reached at;IG:_girls.like.usFacebook: facebook.com/girlslikeus619/girlslikeus619@gmail.com
This week the girls sit down and discuss the Ace Family, specifically Ace McBroom, and his father and a story that has been all over YouTube. Cole Carrigan goes into detail about his friend being sexually assaulted by both Ace McBroom and his father. The girls also dive into Jessi Smiles story a popular now YouTuber whom was assaulted by her ex boyfriend after suffering a concussion. https://youtu.be/i13Crxy8pd4National Sexual Assault Hotline;1-800-656-HOPE (4673)https://www.rainn.org/ (you can also chat with them)We can be reached at;IG:_girls.like.usFacebook: facebook.com/girlslikeus619/girlslikeus619@gmail.com
#GIRLSLIKEUS would like to thank each and every one of our listeners. (US, Mexico, Brazil, UK, Ireland) We are beyond grateful that you tune in and listen and take everything we have to share. As we sit down with our families to eat and be thankful on this US holiday, let's all please remember to listen, pay attention, do not dismiss a victim's claims, and make this a topic of conversation. Here is a re-run of our favorite episode that we have made thus far. We want to thank our guests and our support system for how amazing you guys have been throughout this journey.This week Charlotte and Venus are joined by Nova (Charlotte's niece) and Maya (Venus' best friend) who not only give us a closer look on the night of the assault but also offer some tips and their own personal experience on how to help a survivor of sexual assault. National Sexual Assault Hotline;1-800-656-HOPE (4673)https://www.rainn.org/ (you can also chat with them)We can be reached at;IG:_girls.like.usFacebook: facebook.com/girlslikeus619/girlslikeus619@gmail.com
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