Sexual Assault Is a Community Issue: Shifting Narratives & Supporting Survivors

“Sexual Assault is not an individual issue, it is a community & political issue”.

In this episode of And How Does That Make You Feel?™, we’re joined by the powerful and purposeful Jimanekia Eborn, a Trauma Media Consultant, Comprehensive Sex Educator, and founder of Tending the Garden, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting survivors of sexual trauma from marginalized communities. Together, we explore the larger truth that sexual violence is not just an individual experience—it’s a public health crisis, a community issue, and a deeply political problem that demands a systemic response.

Jimanekia shares her own journey into this work and invites us to think beyond traditional frameworks of harm and healing. We discuss how our institutions—from healthcare to media—often perpetuate harm and fail survivors, and how we as individuals and communities can shift the conversation from silence to accountability, from shame to empowerment.

Throughout the episode, we reflect on what it means to create safer environments, not just for survivors, but for everyone. Jimanekia offers grounding techniques for navigating triggers, strategies for building intentional community, and insight into why healing is not a linear path but a collective one. We also delve into the importance of intersectionality, recognizing how race, gender, sexuality, and systemic barriers shape survivor experiences and access to support.

This episode is not about shock value—it’s about deep truth-telling, radical compassion, and the real work of cultural change. If you’ve ever wondered how we can move toward a world where survivors feel seen, supported, and safe, this conversation is a powerful place to start. If you are a Survivor, we hope this conversation is affirming, uplifting, & a lighthouse in moments that can feel dark.

If this conversation resonates with you, please like, subscribe, and share it with others who care about healing, advocacy, and justice.

Chapters:

8:51 Jimanekia’s Story24:18 Sexual Assault Defined28:02 Sexual Assault as a Public Health Crisis30:40 Grounding & Community Building Techniques To Navigate Triggers35:38 SA as a Community Issue37:22 Holding Those Who Harm Accountable42:28 Shifting Harmful Narratives47:50 Empowering Survivors Beyond Reporting52:19 Intersectionality in Sexual Assault Experiences56:02 Media Representation & Its Impact1:00:55 Creating Safe Spaces in Media Production1:05:38 Advocating For Systemic Change1:15:19 A Message For Survivors1:16:47 A Message For The Community

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▶ Learn About & Donate To Tending The Garden: https://www.tendingthegarden.love

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▶ Connect with Jimanekia Eborn

Website: ⁠https://traumaqueen.love

Social Media: @jimanekia

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jimanekia/

Twitter: https://x.com/Jimanekia

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jimthegem

LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimanekiaeborn/

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▶ Guest Recommended Resources:

Tending The Garden | A Nonprofit for Sexual Assault Survivors from Marginalized Communities: https://www.tendingthegarden.love

CINTIMA | Bringing Representation to the Field of Intimacy Coordination: https://www.cintima.co

Book | The Tao of Trauma: A Practitioner's Guide for Integrating Five Element Theory and Trauma Treatment: https://bit.ly/42fOuXH

Liz Tenuto, The Workout Witch | Specializes in Releasing Stress & Freeing Trauma With Somatic Exercises: https://theworkoutwitch.com

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