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Everyone is Talking About This: the true story of a rape case audiobook
Trigger warnings: this podcast mentions rape, sexual assault, sexual violence, mental health conditions and eating disorders.
On an ordinary day in the summer of 2021, Lisa Lennox's eldest daughter, 17-year old Beatrice, or Bea for short, becomes the victim of one of the most horrendous crimes that can befall anyone. Nothing will ever be the same for Lisa and her family after this terrible event. What follows is the story of their experience with the police and the criminal justice system - the good parts, the bad parts, and the truly appalling parts. It's honest, unflinching and often gobsmacking. Occasionally, it's funny - but most of all it is true.
You can contact Lisa on: everyoneistalkingaboutthis@gmail.com
Twitter: @63136_survivors
If you need to speak to someone about your own experience, here are some places where you can get help in the UK:
Rape Crisis: 0808 802 9999
Victim Support: 0808 16 89 111
This webpage lists many other support organisations:
Everyone is Talking About This: the true story of a rape case audiobook
The trial: the defendant takes the stand [26]
It's the day that the defendant, Mr Y, is cross-examined. As he takes the stand, the entire courtroom is agog. What is he going to say? What lies is he going to tell in order to try to prove his innocence?
Please be aware that this podcast mentions sexual assault, rape, eating disorders and mental health issues. There is occasional strong language and some graphic detail.
If you have been affected by any of the issues in this podcast, here are some organisations you can contact in the UK:
Rape Crisis
0808 500 2222 - calls are free.
Or you can visit their website - https://247sexualabusesupport.org.uk/
Beat, the UK's eating disorder charity
08088010677 - calls are free.
Or visit their website - https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/
You can also speak to your GP or, if you are still at school, someone from your safeguarding team.
To my listeners - please do tell your friends about this audiobook podcast and encourage them to listen so that as many people as possible are aware of the reality victims of rape are up against on a daily basis here in the UK and across the world.
Help me to spread the word!
And contact me on: everyoneistalkingaboutthis@gmail.com
or via Twitter: @63136_survivors to tell me what you like about the podcast and what I could improve.
Thank you!