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Sneak peek: Kristen's Secret

October 15, 2014 / 03:18

This episode discusses the traumatic experiences of Kristen, who faced abuse from two teachers, Julie and Mr. Witters, during her middle school years. Kristen shares her journey of coping with the aftermath of these events and the support she received from her partner, Scott.

Kristen recalls her passion for sports and how her relationship with PE teacher Julie was initially positive, turning dark when Julie began to abuse her. Kristen describes the fear and betrayal she felt, emphasizing the impact of this betrayal on her life.

Mr. Witters, another teacher, also abused Kristen, adding to her trauma. She reflects on the difficulty of confiding in anyone about her experiences and the long-lasting effects of keeping such a big secret.

Scott's support played a crucial role in Kristen's healing process. He encouraged her to confront the past, leading to a pivotal moment where they discussed reporting the abuse to the police.

The episode highlights the challenges of dealing with trauma and the importance of support systems in recovery.

TLDR

Kristen shares her traumatic experiences of abuse by teachers and the support from her partner Scott in her healing journey.

Episode

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when I first started going through the flashbacks and remembering everything that had happened to me I didn't want to
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live anymore swimming is different than any other sport there's a sense of peace that I've
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never experienced anywhere else growing up I just have had so much passion for sports sports were my
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everything I was so excited to go to Junior High School and I heard they had this young
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really fun PE teacher Julie CA was the girls PE teacher in junior high school she was athletic outgoing she was more
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of our friend I would say than a teacher did Julie treat Kristen differently yeah
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you knew Kristen was a special one she would let me stay afterwards and shoot three-pointers with
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her we just became kind of buddies and that's when she really like sunk her teeth
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in Julie she was just everywhere surprising me places she would come into my house and be hiding under my bed when I
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would go up to my bedroom at night she literally was under your bed yeah I just felt this grab around my ankles I
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like lost my breath and like Shook and she abused me in like every way she could have I was just paralyzed
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with fear it's just the scariest thing in the world to have someone you trust and
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respect and admire betray you so who was Mr witters Mr witters was a sciencey trip and my Middle School Mr
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whiters would tell me that I was special and he would touch me um through my clothes and under my clothes how old
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were you I was about 13 at the time it was absolutely incredible that you had two teachers at the same middle
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school sexually abusing students Mr whiters started touching me in seventh grade did you confide in
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anyone that this was going on no I've lived most of my life trying to forget what
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happened it was a big and scary secret that I had been able to black out for more than 10
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years I was like a wreck I didn't know if I could weather the storm of what had happened the only way I got through it
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was with Scott it was just hard because you knew how much pain there was for her
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I was shaking in bed at night and having nightmares not able to eat then Scott said I love you we're going to get
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through this we have two options we can find her and kill her or we can go to police

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This episode stands out for the following:

  • 95
    Most heartbreaking
  • 90
    Most emotional
  • 85
    Most dramatic
  • 85
    Best performance

Episode Highlights

  • The Betrayal of Trust
    Experiencing betrayal from trusted figures can be devastating and life-altering.
    “It's just the scariest thing in the world to have someone you trust betray you.”
    @ 01m 48s
    October 15, 2014
  • Finding Strength in Love
    Support from loved ones can help navigate through the darkest times.
    “We're going to get through this.”
    @ 03m 06s
    October 15, 2014

Episode Quotes

  • It's just the scariest thing in the world to have someone you trust betray you.
    Sneak peek: Kristen's Secret
  • I was like a wreck. I didn't know if I could weather the storm.
    Sneak peek: Kristen's Secret

Key Moments

  • Flashbacks00:06
  • Swimming Peace00:21
  • Special Teacher00:57
  • Betrayal01:51
  • Big Scary Secret02:31
  • Support from Scott02:51

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