Reuben Williams – What Happened After My Sexual Assault

Can you think of a moment that turned your life into ‘before’ and ‘after’?

For Reuben Williams, that moment was not his sexual assault, rather, the decision he made in the aftermath to pursue justice.

Incredibly vulnerable, Reuben talks Hugh, Ryan and Josh through what it felt like in the 24 hours after the assault, how he knew, undeniably, what happened to him was wrong, and why he chose to report it.

We talk about the intricacies of healing, privilege, and having a world class difficult conversation with the ones you love, before Josh asks Reuben how you can best show up for your friends who might be going through something similar.

Reuben, it was such a privilege having you in the studio.

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An Imperfect MeetCute
6:44
The night of the assault
19:28
Identity privilege and idealism
33:09
Family Dynamics
41:16
World Class Difficult Conversation
47:39
The Waiting Game
59:15
Reubens Letter
1:04:24
A divine test
1:10:30
Just help
1:18:46
How can you be a better friend
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