Evan Rosen | New York Daily News Katie Thurston, who starred on Season 17 of “The Bachelorette,” is sharing her story as a survivor of rape, aiming to help other sexual assault victims by providing life-saving resources. In an Instagram post on Friday, the 33-year-old revealed her experience with sexual assault and detailed the aftermath, including getting a rape kit and support from a Sexual Assault Response Team (SART). Although she did not provide specifics about the incident, Thurston had previously mentioned on a 2021 episode of “The Bachelorette” that she had once been in a non-consensual situation 10 years prior.
In her Instagram post, Thurston wrote: “My pain has purpose, my purpose has power, I want to focus on the positive.” Thurston detailed how she called 911 to report the rape, was taken by an officer to a special medical center, and underwent a SART exam with the assistance of a nurse and advocate. “I felt like a small lost child who was vulnerable and scared.
They thoroughly explained the process, asking for consent along the way, and allowing me to decline or change my mind at any time,” she said. Related Articles Entertainment | Trump recorded obsessing over ‘beautiful’ Taylor Swift Entertainment | Rapper Killer Mike won’t face charges after Grammys arrest Entertainment | Ariana Grande slammed by family of Jeffrey Dahmer victim for saying serial killer was ‘dream dinner date’ Entertainment | Matt Damon’s worst fears for Ben Affleck.
