CW: This episode contains descriptions of SA and grooming. Grooming refers to the process of building trust and emotional bonds with someone, usually a child or young person, with the intention of sexually exploiting them. It is a form of manipulation and abuse that can have long-lasting, harmful effects on the victim's mental and emotional well-being. Grooming can occur in various forms, including online and in-person, and often involves the abuser of gifts, attention, and affection. It is a tactic used by perpetrators to gradually lower the victim's defenses and gain their trust, making it easier for them to exploit them. The harm caused by grooming can lead to feelings of guilt, shame, and self-blame, and can impact the victim's relationships and ability to trust others in the future. FREE-1 year supply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs with code INSANE: www.athleticgreens.com/insane Audience Survey: http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=3RJP1Q85a-_d&ver=standard If you have a unique story you'd like to share on the podcast, email wereallinsanepodcast@gmail.com. 00:00 AG1 00:20 Content Warning 00:24 Introduction 00:27 Upbringing 03:20 Omegle 06:34 Grooming Begins 10:00 Escalation & Controlling Diet 13:00 Misogynistic Messaging 15:55 Deciding To Meet Up 18:00 Meeting 22:37 SA 27:23 The Aftermath 30:35 Making Her Meet Up w/ Other Men 33:06 AG1 34:05 Trafficking 36:10 Meeting Abuser Again (SA Mentioned) 39:08 Other Girls 40:23 The End of Grooming Relationship 42:08 Finishing High School, Parents Divorce 45:23 College, Continuing S Work 47:08 BDSM Community (SA Mentioned) 58:23 Therapy and Fighting Back 59:53 Rock Bottom 1:00:23 Leaving S Work Behind & Moving Forward 1:03:23 Trauma Responses 1:04:23 Concluding Thoughts 1:08:19 Survey