'We need to break the taboo.' Victim of male rape waives anonymity to share struggle after sex attack
Publisher |
Reach Podcasts
Media Type |
audio
Publication Date |
May 28, 2019
Episode Duration |
00:33:53
This week's episode is the deeply compelling story of Callum Carson. A Scottish sports journalist who has waived his right to anonymity in order to help others deal with the trauma of sexual assault.He was attacked in the street on Christmas Eve, 2005 – but the next year, a court reached a verdict of not proven.A medical expert questioned Callum’s sexuality and said his injuries could have been the result of consensual intercourse.Now 13 years on, he's bravely is speaking out to help others deal with the trauma of rape and talk about how he's battles his mental health demons since he originally spoke out in an article in 2014 for the Daily Record. - You can read Callum's story here. - Follow us on Twitter at @ImFinePodcast_ - More information on Mental Health Awareness week hereHosts: Gemma Sherlock, Kate Lally and Michael Pearson.Producers: Michael Pearson and Matt Aldus. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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