The R Word
The R Word is a raw and unfiltered podcast that provides a safe space for individuals to share their personal stories of sexual assault and trauma. Hosted by Catherine, this platform gives survivors the opportunity to speak their truth, empowering others to break the silence.
Conversations and interviews with experts, offering insights and resources to help survivors find the support they need. This podcast is about healing, understanding, and shedding light on a sensitive issue that affects so many.
Join us in this journey of connection, compassion, and recovery.
If you would like to share your story as a survivor, or a loved one supporting them, please email shareyourstory@therword.uk
Podcasting since 2025 • 11 episodes
The R Word
Latest Episodes
Mel
Content warning. This episode contains details of sexual abuse.In this episode, I speak to Mel, she was invited to a BBQ by a friend, and happily accepted the invitation as she had no reason not to.She trusted this man, but he spi...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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59:35

Jenna
In this episode I speak with Jenna, an expert in recovering from narcissistic abuse.She had a very tough start in life, but at 14 made a decision she wasn't going to be beaten by that start, and that her children would never feel how she...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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1:24:54

Carol
This is a particularly harrowing episode, so please take care if you plan to listen. You might need tissues to hand. Carol bravely tells us in detail what happened when she was attacked by 2 strangers when she was walking to meet fr...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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1:04:40
