Bachelorette Katie Thurston Thanks Fans for Support After Revealing Past Assault: ‘You Are Not Alone’

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One step at a time. Katie Thurston let fans in on her healing process after coming forward with her experience as a sexual assault survivor during the Monday, June 21, episode of The Bachelorette.“I want to thank each and every one of you who has reached out tonight,” she wrote in an Instagram Story message after the emotional episode aired. “I wish I could reply to every single DM.

I thank you for taking the time to share your story with me.”To others who are on their own journeys as survivors, the 30-year-old Washington native noted she was “so sorry to hear about your experience and what you’re going through now.” She added, “It takes a lot of courage to reach out for help.