Dennis Berry
Dennis Berry
Dawn Schiller | The Road Through Wonderland | Funky Brain Podcast with Dennis Berry
Dawn Schiller | The Road Through Wonderland | Funky Brain Podcast with Dennis Berry
Dawn Schiller | The Road Through Wonderland | Funky Brain Podcast with Dennis Berry
Thursday 3rd December 2020
Hear Dawn Schiller's story of surviving abuse and becoming an advocate on The Funky Brain Business Podcast.
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Get the buttons here!Dawn Schiller's Journey: From Darkness to Advocacy on The Funky Brain Business Podcast
Using that pain and that darkness to grow into who you are today.
Imagine being just fifteen and finding yourself trapped in a world of abuse and manipulation. That's the reality Dawn Schiller faced when her family moved into an apartment complex managed by notorious porn star John Holmes. In this gripping episode of The Funky Brain Business Podcast, host Dennis Berry talks with Dawn about her harrowing experiences and how she transformed her trauma into a powerful advocacy mission.
Dawn shares how Holmes groomed her, leading to years of physical, emotional, and sexual abuse. She recounts the infamous Wonderland murders and her desperate escape to Florida, where she finally broke free from Holmes' control. But Dawn's story doesn't end with her escape. She relocated to the Pacific Northwest, pursued higher education, and became a voice for survivors everywhere.
Dawn’s memoir, 'The Road Through Wonderland: Surviving John Holmes', offers a raw account of her experiences and the strength she found within herself. In this episode, Dawn discusses the importance of self-examination and how service can be a lifeline. She emphasizes the role of survivor-led groups in healing and how trauma and addiction are often intertwined. Dawn's message is clear: even in the darkest times, there is hope.
She encourages listeners to take small steps towards a new way of thinking and living. Tune in to hear Dawn Schiller's inspiring journey from victim to advocate, and discover how she turned her pain into a powerful force for good.