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Catriona Morton talks to fellow survivors of sexual assault and abuse about what happened to them and how they cope now.

After experiencing sexual abuse and assault herself, Catriona felt like she was abandoned by society, 鈥渟tranded in an ocean,鈥� she says, "with only a life raft and no rescue in sight.鈥� So she created her own life raft with a blog called Life Continues After, where anyone affected by sexual trauma can share their stories and advice in the hope that others will find something useful. Or even just some comfort in knowing they鈥檙e not alone.

This podcast continues Catriona鈥檚 mission. Each person鈥檚 story will be split into two parts - and two separate episodes in the podcast feed. In the first part 鈥� called 鈥楾hen鈥� 鈥� survivors will tell Catriona as much or as a little as they want about what happened to them. If listeners feel this part of their story might be too triggering and distressing, they can skip to the second part 鈥� called 鈥楴ow鈥� 鈥� where survivors will share the practical steps, resources and methods they follow.

If you've been affected by sexual abuse or violence, you can find details of organisations in the UK who offer help and support at bbc.co.uk/actionline.

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