{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/66fe946ca7d676ab06c24ba9/690b41bafd4632b31fbe8c9a?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"A Conversation About Masculinity and Trauma: Jack's Story","description":"<p><strong>Welcome to Back and Forth</strong></p><p><br></p><p>This week on <em>Back &amp; Forth</em>,<strong> Dan and Will sit down with Jack to continue sharing his story as a survivor of male-on-male sexual assault. </strong></p><p><br></p><p>Jack recounts the events that unfolded, <strong>the impact it had on his life, and the emotional and legal journey that followed</strong>. He talks about the <strong>trauma of the assault</strong> itself, the <strong>struggle to process what happened</strong>, and the challenges of <strong>navigating societal expectations around masculinity and vulnerability.</strong></p><p><br></p><p>The conversation also touches on the painstaking process of gathering evidence, facing his attacker in court, and ultimately seeing justice served. </p><p><br></p><p>Jack shares how the <strong>experience affected his mental health</strong>, daily life, and sense of safety, and how he has been working on <strong>coping mechanisms and rebuilding his life</strong> through therapy, hobbies like fishing, and returning to meaningful work. </p><p><br></p><p>Through his story, <strong>Jack hopes to break the stigma around male sexual assault and encourage other survivors to seek support and speak out.</strong> This episode is a raw, honest, and important discussion about trauma, resilience, and reclaiming control over one’s life.</p><p><br></p><p>----</p><p><br></p><p>If you'd like to get involved with the podcast or want to share what's annoyed you this week, you can email <strong>backandforthmmh@gmail.com</strong> to get involved!</p>","author_name":"Back & Forth"}