Katie Koestner, who appeared on the cover of TIME Magazine at age 18 as the first to speak out as the victim of ”date” rape, talks with survivors of sexual assault, rape and abuse about what they went through and how it impacted their life afterward. Katie delves into backlash, legal systems, campus reactions, family and friends, mental health, PTSD, substance use, body image, and the journey from hurt to healing and thriving.
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Katie Koestner, who appeared on the cover of TIME Magazine at age 18 as the first to speak out as the victim of ”date” rape, talks with survivors of sexual assault, rape and abuse about what they went through and how it impacted their life afterward. Katie delves into backlash, legal systems, campus reactions, family and friends, mental health, PTSD, substance use, body image, and the journey from hurt to healing and thriving.
Fighting to be believed in the face of a famous abuser, Stacey Pinkerton left her entire life to put her experiences behind her. But as news of Bill Cosby's arrest reaches her decades later, she knows she must speak her truth. Now an advocate fighting tirelessly to make sure abusers are held accountable, she has been featured in several award-winning documentaries such as "We Need To Talk About Cosby" and "The Case Against Cosby".
Host: Katie Koestner
Editor: Evan Mader
Producers: Catrina Aglubat and Emily Wang
Dear Katie: Survivor Stories
Katie Koestner, who appeared on the cover of TIME Magazine at age 18 as the first to speak out as the victim of ”date” rape, talks with survivors of sexual assault, rape and abuse about what they went through and how it impacted their life afterward. Katie delves into backlash, legal systems, campus reactions, family and friends, mental health, PTSD, substance use, body image, and the journey from hurt to healing and thriving.
