Summary of My Assault, My Courage, My Intuition | Carole Favre | FABxBali

00:00:00 - 00:15:00

Carole Favre is a journalist who tells the story of her sexual assault and the journey she has taken to forgive her abuser and heal. She discusses the importance of taking control of your life and not being afraid to scream and heal.

• 00:00:00 Carole Favre describes being assaulted by a man she doesn't remember, but remembers him asking her to put her pants down and tell her she had beautiful legs. She recalls thinking to herself "why didn't I scream or stop at the police station?" and agrees with her father that she should have done something.
• 00:05:00 Carole Favre discusses the difficulties she experienced in her early life, specifically relating to her relationship with her father. She discusses the difficult decision she made to take on a quest to become intelligent, which eventually led to her successful career as a journalist. She also discusses the various challenges she faced in her relationships, specifically with men who cheated on her. In the end, Favre reveals that her struggles have led her to embrace imperfection and embrace life to the fullest.
• 00:10:00 Carole Favre tells the story of her experiences as a victim of sexual assault, starting with when she was 44 years old. She recalls how her guilt and shame led her to block out the abuse and not report it to the police. She also discusses the importance of learning to take control of your life, even when faced with difficulties. Favre shares her story of forgiving her abuser and learning that it is important to scream and heal.
• 00:15:00 Carole Favre discusses the emotions she went through when her brother disappeared ten years ago. She discusses the courage it took to hold on to her emotions and not see that he needed help. She hopes one day she can hold her brother and tell him that he is courageous.