The trial: From bad to worse [22]

Everyone is Talking About This: the true story of a rape case audiobook

On the second day of the trial, all my optimism deserts me. The court is played Bea's VRI and her pre-recorded cross-examination, in which the defence sets out to annihilate her. It's bad enough when she's being victim-blamed for being drunk, but then it gets a whole lot worse....

Trigger warnings: this podcast deals with rape, sexual assault, anxiety, depression and eating disorders.
There are references to unwanted sexual contact and some strong language.
Everyone is Talking About This is the true story of an ordinary family forced to face an extraordinary circumstance. I’ve tried to be honest and forthright about my desperate struggle to help my child get justice - and, on many occasions, to see the reason to go on living.

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!
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