I Was Sexually Assaulted By A Stranger When I Was 7 *Re-Issue*

I Was Sexually Assaulted By A Stranger When I Was 7 *Re-Issue*

Author: Bravecasting March 5, 2026 Duration: 1:04:27

After her rape went unsolved for more than 25 years, Elysha contacted police to have her case reopened. She courageously tells us about what life has been like since her attack when she was 7-years-old, what happened when her case was reopened and why she contacted us to tell her story.

This episode was originally aired in 2018. Elysha joins us again on next Monday's episode. 

PLEASE NOTE: Listener discretion is advised as this episode details child sexual assault and trauma.

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