In this episode of the Collective Whisper Podcast, host Simon K interviews Kathy Kleiner Rubin, a survivor of a brutal attack by serial killer Ted Bundy in 1978. Kathy shares her incredible journey of survival, starting with her battle against lupus at 13, her traumatic experience at the Chi Omega sorority house, and her later fight with breast cancer. Now an author and advocate, Kathy discusses her mission to support trauma survivors and amplify the voices of victims, breaking through the myths created by the media about violent perpetrators. The conversation delves into her Cuban-American upbringing, how she overcame her fears, and her unyielding resilience.
Chapter points:
- Introduction and request for listener support
- Kathy Kleiner Rubin’s background and survival story
- Kathy's battle with lupus at age 13
- Details of the attack by Ted Bundy in January 1978
- The impact of the attack on Kathy's life and her journey to recovery
- Kathy's later battle with stage 2 breast cancer
- Kathy’s mission as an author and advocate for trauma survivors
- Discussion about Kathy's Cuban-American upbringing
- Kathy's experiences at Florida State University
- Insight into the trial of Ted Bundy
- Kathy's feelings following Ted Bundy’s execution
- Reflections on Kathy’s resilience
“A Light in the Dark” on Amazon:https://www.amazon.com/Light-Dark-Surviving-More-Bundy/dp/1641608684
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