Safe Spaces, Real Stories: Kristy Dillon on Sexual Trauma

Things My Mother Forgot to Mention · Dec 18, 2025 · 46m

In this episode, we sat down with Kristy Dillon—therapist, survivor, and truth-teller—to talk about something that too many people still struggle to say out loud: sexual abuse.

This conversation is raw, honest, and full of the kind of wisdom that only comes from deep healing. If you've experienced abuse—or love someone who has—this episode is for you.

Here’s what we talk about:

What it’s like to tell your story after years of silence

How sexual abuse impacts identity, relationships, and trust

The complicated feelings survivors often have about their abusers

What healing actually looks like…