'Bachelorette' Alum Katie Thurston Reveals Previous Rape, Shares About Sexual Assault Resources
justjared.comKatie Thurston is opening up about her past. The 33-year-old The Bachelorette star revealed on Friday (June 28) that she was previously raped, and now wants to tell her story and share resources to help other assault victims.
In her post, she spoke to her experience in the aftermath of the sexual assault, which included getting a rape kit done and getting support from a Sexual Assault Response Team (SART).
She previously revealed in a Bachelorette episode in 2021 that she had been “involved in a situation where there wasn’t consent” 10 years prior on New Year’s Eve, although it’s unclear if this is the same incident. Keep reading to find out more… The Instagram slides included the steps she took after the incident. “My pain has purpose, my purpose has power, I want to focus on the positive,” the first slide said. “The justice system continues to let down victims every day.
I refuse to feel defeated in the strength it took to be an advocate for myself. I hope my experience will help those feel the strength and support they need,” she continued. “While I’m not ready to share my story, I want to share the valuable resources that saved my life.” “I called 911 to report my rape.
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