The Pulse
The Pulse
WHYY
I Survived — Now What?
44 minutes Posted Jul 31, 2025 at 4:00 pm.
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On this episode, we explore the stories of people who survived extraordinary trials, from life-threatening illnesses to assault, and ask what came after survival. We’ll hear what it’s like to survive — and come back from — locked-in syndrome, explore the emotional roller coaster of being a young cancer survivor, and find out how one writer created guide to intimacy after sexual assault.