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Toni TV | MICHELLE SLEIGHT | Empowered Survivor of Sexual Assault
Toni TV | MICHELLE SLEIGHT | Empowered Survivor of Sexual Assault
Toni TV | MICHELLE SLEIGHT | Empowered Survivor of Sexual Assault
Wednesday 13th April 2022
Michelle Sleight discusses overcoming sexual assault, chronic pain, and loss on 'Toni TV', offering hope and practical advice for survivors.
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Get the buttons here!Michelle Sleight: Turning Trauma into Triumph on Toni TV
I call him the extended relative because we have gag laws and I'm actually not allowed to tell you who he is. So he was an extended relative, not an extended relative. Yes, I have these two senses, with this extended relative at The Age Of Five being trapped on his knee on a swing set and then after that having to watch him do this to other cousins and people in this environment, because the adults did see it and they didn't step up.
Imagine enduring unimaginable pain and emerging as a beacon of hope for others. That's the story of Michelle Sleight, who sits down with Toni Lontis in this eye-opening episode of 'Toni TV'. Michelle’s life has been marked by severe trauma—she was the victim of multiple rapes starting at just five years old, faced a work-related injury that left her in chronic pain, was stalked, and tragically lost a loved one to domestic murder.
Despite these harrowing experiences, Michelle has transformed her pain into a powerful force for change. She now dedicates her life to helping others reclaim their lives from the grip of trauma and triggers. Michelle’s advocacy work is driven by heart-wrenching stories, like that of a 17-year-old girl in Europe who was allowed to die because she couldn’t cope with the trauma of sexual assault.
This incident spurred Michelle to break her silence and share her knowledge to create a safer world for survivors. In 1997, she set a legal precedent around sexual assault and later authored 'Insight Up Close and Personal Profile of Sexual Assault' to help communities better understand and respond to such trauma. Throughout the episode, Michelle discusses the complexities of consent, the importance of believing children who disclose sexual assault, and the psychological aftermath of such experiences.
Her candid conversation with Toni sheds light on the often-overlooked aspects of survivor recovery, including the nuanced ways depression can manifest and the unexpected attention survivors might receive. This episode is not just informative but also deeply inspiring, offering valuable insights for anyone interested in supporting survivors of sexual assault. Michelle’s story is a testament to resilience and the power of turning trauma into a tool for empowerment.