How To Academy Podcast Afua Hirsch In Conversation with Caroline Darian, Daughter of Dominique Pelicot
Jun 20, 2025
In a powerful conversation, Caroline Darian, daughter of infamous criminal Dominique Pelicot, shares her journey of resilience and activism. She confronts the duality of her upbringing, illuminating the trauma from her father's hidden crimes. Caroline speaks passionately about the overlooked crisis of chemical submission in sexual violence, advocating for cultural change. Joined by journalist Afua Hirsch, they explore the importance of storytelling, the complexities of healing, and the urgent need for accountability in a society that often turns a blind eye to abuse.
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Life Before The Revelation
- Caroline Darian was close to her father and believed she had a normal life before 2020.
- Everything changed after she discovered the horrifying truth about her father’s crimes.
Writing As Healing
- Writing her story became a therapeutic, urgent act for Caroline.
- Sharing her experience is her way to be resilient and find meaning in survival.
Reconciling Father’s Duality
- Caroline struggles to reconcile the loving father she believed in with the man’s crimes.
- She separates her identity from him, recognizing their paths are entirely different.