Sitting in the Dark

🌙 Sitting in the Dark – A podcast for survivors, their loved ones, and the community.Created by the Crisis Center of Northeast Texas, this series offers support, education, and compassion for those navigating through the pain and uncertainty that comes after sexual assault. Because healing isn’t always linear, and sometimes, just sitting together in the dark is enough. 💙 Trigger Warning: We will be addressing sensitive topics related to sexual violence. If at any point you feel overwhelmed, please prioritize your well-being, and take a break if you need to.

Sitting in the Dark is a health podcast hosted by Crisis Center of Northeast Texas, with 26 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Crisis Center of Northeast Texas hosts Sitting in the Dark, a health show with 26 episodes published.

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  Not a "Perfect Victim": When You Don't Fit the Narrative

  Jun 4, 202622 minS2

  <p>Not every survivor looks the way society expects them to.</p><p>In this episode of Sitting in the Dark, Maci explores the harmful myth of the "perfect victim" and how survivor stereotypes impact disclosure, reporting, healing, and public perception.</p><p>Why didn't they report? Why did they stay? Why can't they remember? Why do they seem okay?</p><p>These are questions survivors hear every day—but they're often rooted in misunderstanding rather than trauma-informed knowledge.</p><p>Join us as we discuss how trauma actually affects people, why there is no "right" way to respond to vi...

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  Not a "Perfect Victim": When You Don't Fit the Narrative

  Jun 4, 202622 minS2

  Not every survivor looks the way society expects them to. In this episode of Sitting in the Dark , Maci explores the harmful myth of the "perfect victim" and how survivor stereotypes impact disclosure, reporting, healing, and public perception. Why didn't they report? Why did they stay? Why can't they remember? Why do they seem okay? These are questions survivors hear every day—but they're often rooted in misunderstanding rather than trauma-informed knowledge. Join us as we discuss how trauma actually affects people, why there is no "right" way to respond to victimization, and how the expectation of a perfect victim can silence survivors while protecting those who cause harm. Whether you're a survivor, support person, professional, or community member, this conversation challenges us to replace judgment with curiosity, compassion, and understanding. Because survivors don't have to fit the narrative to deserve support, dignity, and belief. Content Warning: This episode discusses sexual violence, trauma, victim-blaming, and survivor experiences.

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  Teal Takeover - Sexual Assault Awareness Month

  Apr 14, 202620 minS0

  <p>April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month—but this conversation goes deeper than awareness.</p><p>In this episode of Sitting in the Dark, we explore the history behind SAAM, the meaning of Teal Tuesday, and the powerful story that led to Denim Day. But more than that… we talk about the people behind the movement—the survivors who spoke when it wasn’t safe, and the ones still finding their voice today. </p><p>This episode is both educational and deeply human. A reminder that what we see on the surface—colors, campaigns, and hashtags—are rooted in real stories, rea...

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  The Women Who Changed the Game

  Mar 21, 202620 minS2

  <p>This Women’s History Month, Sitting in the Dark is taking a deeper look at the women who didn’t just participate in history—they rewrote it.</p><p>In this episode, Maci is joined by Sexual Assault Advocates Michayla and Helena for a powerful, honest conversation about the women who shaped the movement against sexual violence and gender inequality. From Susan Brownmiller’s groundbreaking work reframing rape as a crime of power and control, to Tarana Burke’s survivor-centered vision behind the Me Too movement, to Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s lasting legal impact, this episode explores how advocacy has evolved...

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  Stalking Isn't Romantic

  Mar 3, 202620 minS0

  <p>Somewhere along the way, stalking got rebranded as devotion.</p><p>The guy who won’t take no for an answer? “Persistent.”<br>The guy who shows up everywhere? “Passionate.”<br>The guy who watches from a distance? “Protective.”</p><p>But in real life, stalking isn’t romantic — it’s dangerous.</p><p>In this episode of Sitting in the Dark, Maci unpacks how movies, media, and even trending dark romance narratives can blur the lines between fantasy and harmful behavior. She explores the difference between fictional tropes and real-world power and control, discusses what stalking actually looks like, and explains w...

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