735: Reputation's Been Bruised Since Wrongly Accused | Feedback Friday
Oct 7, 2022
In this engaging discussion, listeners confront the lasting impacts of being wrongly accused of sexual assault, exploring the journey to restore one's reputation. They tackle toxic family dynamics, including envy and criticism towards success, and suggest setting boundaries for emotional well-being. The importance of empathy in navigating complex relationships is emphasized, alongside strategies for helping a partner deal with a manipulative ex. Personal narratives are highlighted as powerful tools for healing, especially in overcoming past traumas.
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False Accusation
A 25-year-old South American man was wrongly accused of sexual assault after a party.
Despite maintaining innocence and lacking evidence, he endured two months of preventive detention.
volunteer_activism ADVICE
Rebuilding Reputation
Reframe the experience as one of survival and resilience.
Share your story openly to invite empathy and rebuild trust.
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Seeking Support
Seek support from groups for the wrongly accused or those who have been through the legal system.
Consider therapy to address the traumatic experience and reframe it.
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Though your name's been officially cleared, a shadow of doubt about your true innocence looms over every interaction since being falsely accused of sexual assault. Now you're wondering if this reputational bruise is ever going to heal, or if it's just something you'll have to live with — forever. We'll try to find an answer to this and more here on Feedback Friday!
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Your reputation's been bruised since you were wrongly accused of sexual assault. Will it ever heal? [Thanks to attorney Corbin Payne for helping us answer this one!]
Spending years under the spell of prosperity preaching, your family is envious of the success you've enjoyed from working hard and bitterly treats any good news you try to share as borderline blasphemous — though they won't hesitate to call if they need money. Is your therapist right to suggest you cut off contact with them completely?
How can you help your non-confrontational girlfriend set boundaries for her manipulative, abusive ex who still hangs out with her roommate in their apartment and inappropriately suggests she gives him a second chance?
Should you keep your legal use of cannabis to cope with anxiety a secret from your mother when she visits from China — where it's culturally rejected as a heavy, dangerous drug — or should you just be honest and hope she's understanding?
Convinced that electronics contribute significantly to the unhealthy aspects of your daily life, you've been successful at getting rid of excess devices, except one: your smartphone. How can you take this final, liberating step while remaining a citizen of the modern age?
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