Episode 1: Someone I Knew – Exposing the Truth About Sexual Violence

In the very first episode of The Many Mosaic, Luna is joined by activists Adele Dolan and Dinah Grace, founders of the grassroots campaign #SomeoneIKnew.

Together, they explore a truth that is consistently distorted by media and political narratives:

most sexual violence is committed by someone the victim knows — not by refugees, asylum seekers, or trans people.

This is a deep, honest, and emotionally intelligent conversation about sexual violence, patriarchy, misinformation, and the urgent need to reclaim truth in a world driven by fear-based narratives.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Why sexual violence is most often perpetrated by partners, ex-partners, family members, or friends
• How survivors are being weaponised to justify racism and transphobia
• The origins and purpose of the #SomeoneIKnew campaign
• Why shame belongs with perpetrators — not survivors
• How patriarchy, capitalism, and power structures intersect to fuel violence
• The role of media manipulation, fear, and “othering”
• Masculinity, loneliness, and why men are also harmed by patriarchal systems
• The importance of community, compassion, and survivor-led truth-telling
• How survivors can safely and anonymously share their stories

This episode is not about blame — it is about truth, accountability, and collective liberation.

Content note:

This conversation includes discussion of sexual violence, abuse, and trauma. Please listen with care and prioritise your wellbeing.

About the campaign

#SomeoneIKnew is a survivor-led, volunteer-run grassroots campaign challenging false narratives about sexual violence and amplifying the voices of those harmed by people they knew.

Survivors can share their stories:

• using the hashtag #SomeoneIKnew
• or anonymously via the campaign’s platforms, with care and safety at the centre
• Contact the campaign:

Instagram: @someoneiknew_campaign

X: @SomeoneIKnewIU

Facebook: Someone I Knew Campaign

Email: someoneiknewcampaign@gmail.com

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