113. Melissa Fairchild; Gratitude and Celebration are the Focus of Her Healing: An Apropos Episode for This Week!

It's not at all common for me to do follow-up episodes so close together in the sequence of episodes, but this opportunity is so meaningful and appropriate this week that I just had to share it with you now, instead of sometime down the line. So, Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! Melissa Fairchild is back (take a listen to her first episode on the show: Episode 96!) to give us an update on her healing journey. As you'll hear in the episode, this wasn't really planned—it just sort of happened when she called me a few days ago to say hi, check in, and wish me a Happy Thanksgiving. I suddenly felt inspired to ask if she'd like to record a follow-up interview to bring you all up to date on how her healing has been progressing, and she readily agreed. I had no idea that what she would end up describing would evolve into what I consider the perfect Thanksgiving episode, but that's exactly what happened. And it's all because of Melissa's incredible spirit, her loving and generous heart, and her volunteer work to support those who are less fortunate than many of us and have endured horrendous traumas. This has turned into a powerfully appropriate episode for this week…again, Happy Thanksgiving! Thank you for being here to listen to Melissa's follow-up conversation. After you've heard this episode, please share it with everyone you know. Also, start by believing whenever you hear someone telling their rape or sexual assault survivor story, because we all know someone whose life has been impacted by these traumas. Another big favor I'd ask is that you rate and subscribe to this podcast. It all helps the podcast grow, which, in turn, helps bring justice to victims and survivors of rape and sexual assault. By the way, it would be immensely appreciated if you would take just a few seconds to find the sexualassaultsurvivorstories page on Instagram and hit the follow button! Thank you for being part of my audience, and please become a regular listener and subscriber. You are all a huge part of what I am thankful for this year! So, thank you for your loyalty. Here are some important collaborators whose websites I hope you'll check out and support. Spread the word about the work each of these organizations does—you'll be helping to bring justice to victims and survivors of rape and sexual assault! Thank you! https://www.napanews.org/ www.arcigrey.com https://startbybelieving.org https://evawintl.org/ https://safeinharmsway.org https://thejanbrobergfoundation.org https://www.survivorlawyer.com/ #napanews #arcigrey #thrivivors #thejanbrobergfoundation #janbroberg #safeinharmsway #epizonstrategy #intentionallyfearless #thelastimsorry #feelingsmall #sasspodcast #jessicapride #survivorlawyer #traumainformed #sexualassaultsurvivorstories #traumainformedexpert #sexassaultvictim #survivorsunite #rapevictim #sexualassaultsurvivorstories #podcast #markelconsulting #jessicapridelawfirm #awareness #boundaries #gettraumainformed #safeinharmsway #projectbeloved #saan #irishangel #crimevictimsassistancecenter #coloradoassociationofsexcrimeinvestigators #girlsfightback #outdoordefense #worthfightingfor #supportsurvivors #mysurvivorstory #confidence #violenceprevention #awareness #boundaries #empowerment #speaker #trainer #thejanbrobergshow #thrivivors #thejanbrobergfoundation #internationalspeaker #genderequality #equality #selfdefense #selfdefence #safety #youreworthfightingfor #sassyselfdefenseguide #badassselfdefense #imworthfightingfor #vawa #ashforduniversity #amandacoleman #remembermolly #fightrapeculture #forcescience