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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 will be Barbara Joy...
1:29:54•9 Oct 2020
Empowering Survivors: Turning Pain into Purpose
Episode Overview
- Barbara Joy Hansen shares her survivor story.
- Importance of community support for healing.
- NASCA's role in education and prevention.
- Barbara's work in prisons and shelters.
- Turning trauma into a force for good.
“We can take all that pain and trauma we went through and turn it around for good. That's the message, you know?”
In this compelling episode of Stop Child Abuse Now, Tammy Schopstahl hosts Barbara Joy Hansen, a survivor-professional who has dedicated her life to violence prevention and healing. As a survivor of child abuse herself, Barbara Joy Hansen shares her profound journey, outlined in her book 'Listen to the Cry of the Child.' Her story is one of resilience and empowerment, turning personal trauma into a force for societal change. Barbara's work extends far beyond her personal story.
Together with her husband, she actively participates in violence prevention efforts in prisons, homeless shelters, and domestic violence conferences. She also leads a survivor support group called Beauty Out of Ashes, providing a safe haven for those healing from various forms of abuse, including former addicts and alcoholics. The National Association of Adult Survivors of Child Abuse (NASCA), which sponsors the podcast, plays a crucial role in the fight against child abuse.
NASCA's mission is twofold: educating the public to break the taboo surrounding discussions of childhood sexual abuse, and presenting the harsh realities of child abuse as a global pandemic that demands attention and action. The organization also offers hope and healing through various supportive services for adult survivors. Throughout the episode, listeners are encouraged to participate in an open mic discussion, sharing their experiences and insights, creating a community of support and understanding.
The episode emphasizes the importance of turning pain into purpose, demonstrating that despite the challenges, survivors can transform their experiences into a source of strength and inspiration. Barbara's story, along with the collective voices of callers and hosts, underscores a powerful message: no matter the depth of trauma, healing is possible, and collective efforts can create a brighter future for survivors.
The episode concludes with a call to action: to be aware, to be a voice, and to be a hero for those affected by child abuse.
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