Challenging Power and Speaking Out Against Abuse

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This chapter explores the tendency of society to tolerate abusive behavior from powerful individuals and the courage required to stand up against them. It discusses the reasons why victims of sexual harassment or assault may hesitate to come forward, including societal conditioning and fear of retaliation. The chapter also addresses the misconceptions surrounding victims staying in contact with their abusers and highlights the strength and courage needed to admit victimhood.

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When does positivity become toxic? When is it appropriate (or not) to give advice? Can depression really be healed without systemic changes? What are some ways that society at large gaslights people? Why do women sometimes not come forward after sexual assault? What is "freeze or faun"? Do men suffer as much under patriarchy as women?

Sasha Raskin is the Founder of A Beautiful Mess (ABM), a mental health organization that runs corporate talks and events to combat loneliness, depression, and mental health stigma, while fostering connection, intimacy, and equality. She founded ABM to be the resource she wished she had when she was struggling the most. You can learn more about her story here. For her mental health work, she has delivered talks for platforms ranging from Venture University to The World Economic Forum's Global Shapers Community; she has been named a Young Social Impact Hero by Thrive Global in partnership with Authority Magazine; and she'll be delivering a TEDx talk shortly titled, "The Other Pandemic: We Must End Mental Health Stigma Now".

Sasha's contact info:

Website: abeautifulmess.org
Email: sraskin@abment.org
Phone: 732-630-5520
Medium writings: https://blog.usejournal.com/@sashaalexraskins
Calendly (to book a free chat): https://calendly.com/sraskin/15min
Instagram: @abeautifulmess_org
Mailing list: https://thoughtful-speaker-3766.ck.page/d42eaa3d08

Sasha also asked us to include this in the show notes:

A BEAUTIFUL MESS believes that mental health is a human right and accordingly, no one is turned away from public events for lack of funds. We also offer free resources whenever possible. A lot goes into this work so please consider supporting our mission financially. It is greatly appreciated!
Venmo: @Sasha-Raskin
Paypal: araskin11@gmail.com
Cash App: $abeautifulmessorg
Zelle: araskin11@gmail.com
Additionally, we'd LOVE to collaborate with you and your company. You can reach us / schedule a free consultation call here:
Calendly: https://calendly.com/sraskin/15min
E-mail: sraskin@abment.com
Phone: 732.630.5520
Website: abeautifulmess.org
Follow Sasha's Writing on Medium: https://blog.usejournal.com/@sashaalexraskin
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abeautifulmess_org
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sasha-alexandra-raskin-20334813/