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LAURA WALUBENGO - 'STRONG IN MY STRENGTH. STRONG IN MY WEAKNESS | EP 42: I AM NALA PODCAST

In this honest and moving episode of I AM NALA, host Aya Chebbi sits down with Kenyan media personality, editor, and survivor Laura Walubengo for a powerful conversation on healing, truth-telling, and reclaiming narrative. Laura reflects on the complexity of surviving sexual violence and the long journey of rebuilding your “house”, your self, after trauma. From her early years in journalism to working behind the scenes with survivors, she shares hard-won lessons about integrity, shame, fear, and the responsibility of those who carry stories. This episode is both a gentle reminder and a fierce call: healing is not bravado. It is choosing truth, holding space, and learning how to be strong, even in your weakness. 🌍 Key Topics Covered -Healing after sexual violence and reclaiming agency -The role of storytelling and media in shaping public understanding -Shame, silence, and how fear disconnects us from ourselves -The difference between telling a story and taking over a story -Rebuilding trust with survivors and honoring their timelines -What makes a “safe space” and how to earn someone’s truth -How personal healing shapes advocacy and solidarity ✨ Standout Quotes “I am Nala because I’m strong in my strength and I’m strong in my weakness.” “Whatever happened to you was not because of you. You can be stronger than the place of weakness you were placed in.” “It’s very easy to focus on pain and sort of glorify it. But the power is in letting someone tell their story in their own words.” “Sexual violence is the deepest form of invasion. This is your house. Your temple.” “Strength doesn’t come from bravado. It comes from how we deal with weakness.” 💡 Resources & Mentions I AM NALA Podcast – Previous episodes on gender-based violence and healing Journalism and Survivor Ethics – Referenced in Laura’s media reflections 📣 Call to Action If this episode touched you, share it with your community. 🎧 Listen with someone who needs to know they’re not alone. 💬 Hold space for survivors. Don’t just speak—listen. 🖊️ Advocate for ethical storytelling that centers truth and dignity.