That Time a Co-Star Kissed Me Without Asking… And I Said Nothing… And What I Wish I’d Said
Theater is a dance—shared sweat, casual touch, slipping into character, and learning quirks along the way. But what happens when familiarity crosses a line?
In this Soft Weird episode, I share a story from a film set where a co-star kissed me without my consent. It wasn’t romantic. It wasn’t cute. It was a violation—and I didn’t speak up. I unpack why that silence lingered, shaped by an upbringing that didn’t allow me to explore my own body or sexuality in healthy ways.
I also revisit a moment in a sports bar, where a seemingly innocent comment about kickball left me wondering where my boundaries really are.
This episode is tender, messy, and deeply human—a clumsy dance toward understanding, reclaiming agency, and finding your rhythm in consent.
Consent Is… Toolkit: https://www.echealthalliance.org/healthy-relationships-toolkit/a-sexual-inventory-checklist
Book Recommendation: Savage Love from A to Z by Dan Savage https://bookshop.org/a/112215/9781632173829
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