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Q & A call-in discussion with a survivor-professional, using an OPEN MIKE forum. We'll feature a survivor-professional co-host who'll field topics brought to the episode by you, the listener. ~~ Tonight the special co-host be Lori Golden from San...
1:30:33•12 Aug 2020
Healing and Empowerment: Survivor Stories
Episode Overview
- Lori Golden shares her personal survivor story.
- Importance of breaking silence and seeking help.
- NASCA's mission to support abuse survivors.
- Community resources for trauma recovery.
- Empowerment through storytelling and healing.
“Telling my story and sharing it openly with people has given me so much freedom in life to be able to be who I am and to be truthful with who I am.”
In this poignant episode of the Stop Child Abuse Now podcast, survivor-professional Lori Golden joins host Carol to share her personal journey of overcoming abuse and trauma. As a survivor of incest, Lori candidly recounts her experiences of childhood sexual abuse by her father, which lasted from ages 5 to 16. Her story is one of survival, resilience, and eventual empowerment as she navigates her path to healing.
Lori, now a private psychotherapist based in San Diego, California, dedicates her life to working with other trauma and abuse survivors. During the episode, she emphasizes the importance of breaking the silence surrounding abuse and encourages listeners to reach out for support. She highlights the mission of NASCA (National Association of Adult Survivors of Child Abuse), which aims to educate the public and provide hope and healing to survivors.
The podcast serves as a platform for listeners to call in and share their stories or seek advice from Lori and other experts in the field. The open mike format allows for a dynamic discussion, covering topics such as emotional trauma, neglect, and the various manifestations of abuse in adulthood. Lori passionately advocates for the idea that survivors of abuse are not damaged; rather, it is the abuser who carries the shame.
By sharing her story, she has found freedom and truth, encouraging others to do the same and to embark on their personal healing journeys. Throughout the episode, the emotional tone is both hopeful and challenging, as the conversation delves into the complexities of trauma recovery. The supportive community of NASCA provides a safe space for survivors to connect and find solace in shared experiences.
Listeners are urged to reach out to organizations like NASCA for help, emphasizing that taking the step to share one's story is vital for healing. Lori closes the episode with a heartfelt message, expressing gratitude to all who shared and listened, reinforcing the power of community and storytelling in the journey to recovery.
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