Turning Trauma into Triumph: Phoebe’s Path to Healing and Empowering Rape Survivors S9 EP10

About this Episode:

Belle and Bea welcome Phoebe Fructuoso, a rape survivor and the founder of PAVE Philippines, to share her powerful story. Phoebe opens up about the devastating experience of being gang-raped by friends at 18, the long legal battle that followed, and how she found her calling to help other survivors. This conversation delves into the importance of education around consent, the challenges of seeking justice, and the role of faith in the healing process.

Episode Highlights:

    • [00:01:09] Phoebe’s Story: Overcoming an eight-year-long battle for justice after being raped by trusted friends.
    • [00:03:06] From Pain to Purpose: The inspiration behind founding PAVE Philippines and its mission to support sexual abuse survivors.
    • [00:06:00] Faith in Healing: How Phoebe’s spiritual journey helped her regain strength and purpose.
    • [00:10:49] Teaching Consent Early: Why educating children about body autonomy and consent is crucial in preventing future abuse.
    • [00:15:50] The Power of Community: How connecting with other survivors creates a space for healing and empowerment.

 

Key Quotes:

    • [00:06:59]: "I didn’t see a way out. I didn’t think I could fight this, but I knew I had to try."
    • [00:20:10]: "Consent isn’t something we teach in our culture, but it’s something we need to start teaching from a young age."
    • [00:50:02]: "Healing isn’t linear, and it’s something survivors will carry for years. But you don’t have to carry it alone."

 

Links & Resources:

If you or someone you know has experienced sexual abuse and needs support, reach out to PAVE Philippines or join their survivor community. Email us at ⁠thesexytimepodcast@gmail.com⁠ to share your story or get involved in advocacy efforts. Let’s break the silence together.

 

 

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