Surviving Sexual Assault, Personal Loss, and Transitioning To Find Herself | with Jasslyne Kaur

In this deeply moving and raw episode of The Rise Talkshow, Jasslyne Kaur opens up about her journey as a transgender woman, navigating a life marked by severe hardship, resilience, and ultimate self-acceptance. Jasslyne shares the heavy burdens she carried from a young age; surviving childhood molestation in childhood, enduring sexual assault in early secondary school, and growing up with a mother who believed her identity was a disease. To cope with the overwhelming trauma, she turned to substance abuse. Her turning point came when she met a mentor—an "abang"—who initially tried to help her conform to societal expectations of manhood, but eventually recognized and validated her true identity as a woman. But there is more to the story. Find out from this deeply raw episode. ✨ Follow Jesslyn Kaur on Instagram:   / jasslynekaur.2708   🤳 Stay Connected with The Rise Talkshow! https://linktr.ee/therisetalkshow Brand Partners: SUPERBOOST vt.tiktok.com/ZS92cw12mkpyn-IIb00/ 💪 If you'd like to guest drop on The Rise show, or advertise on our channel or just want to share your thoughts, drop us an email at veeramalaysian@gmail.com 📌 Don’t forget to LIKE, COMMENT & SUBSCRIBE for the realest and unfiltered conversations on Malaysian politics, culture, and community! #jesslynkaur #transwomen #malaysianindians #TheRiseTalkshow