"I'm Finally Free" Breaking 20 Years Of Silence: Nicole's Story

Warning: This episode contains themes surrounding childhood sexual assault, listener discretion is advised. Nicole shares her 20-year journey from childhood sexual abuse to conviction and what it actually takes to survive a courtroom. If you're a survivor afraid of testifying, carrying shame, or wondering if justice is possible: this is for you. Nicole's story shows what happens when you finally speak, how to stay grounded through a brutal legal process, and why healing on the other side feels like a fresh lease on life. We made it on Feedspot's 2025 Top 30 Aussie Not For Profit Podcasts! TBBI Links/Enquiries: Facebook: The Blue Butterfly Institute Email: hello@thebluebutterflyinstitute.org.au Website: thebluebutterflyinstitute.org.au Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBlueButterflyInstitute/videos (watch for video footage of podcast recording which includes uncut and behind the scenes footage!) (Intro/Outro Theme: Breaking The Silence by Marya Stark If in need of help during an immediate crisis: 100RESPECT: 1800 737 732 Interested in being a guest speaker on the podcast? We are currently on the look-out for people to share their story so if interested: Email: podcast@thebluebutterflyinstitute.org.au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.