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Stop Child Abuse Now (SCAN) - 2665
Stop Child Abuse Now (SCAN) - 2665
Stop Child Abuse Now (SCAN) - 2665
Saturday 22nd May 2021
Join Diana Strong as she shares her journey of overcoming child abuse and finding healing. Explore the paths of resilience and support available to survivors.
89 minutes
hopeful
challenging
informative
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empowering
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Healing from Sexual Trauma
Recovery from Trauma
Healing Relationships
Sobriety Success Stories
Innovative Treatments & Recovery Paths
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Episode Overview
- Diana Strong shares her personal story of abuse and survival.
- Discussion on mental health issues like DID, PTSD, and depression.
- The importance of community support in healing from trauma.
- Insights into NASCA's mission and survivor support initiatives.
- Encouraging words on resilience and believing in oneself.
"You are as strong as you decide to be. You have people here that will support you."
In this poignant episode of Stop Child Abuse Now (SCAN), we hear from Diana Strong, a survivor of severe abuse, offering a brave recount of her life journey. Hosted by Pamela Elaine Lockridge, the show provides a platform for Diana to share her experiences of enduring abuse by her stepfather from the age of three until she fled at eighteen. Her ordeal continued in an abusive marriage, and she was later diagnosed with Dissociative Identity Disorder, PTSD, depression, and anxiety.
The episode emphasizes NASCA's mission, aiming to educate the public about the widespread issue of child abuse and offering hope and healing to adult survivors. Diana's story is a powerful testament to the resilience and courage required to overcome such trauma. She talks candidly about the psychological scars she carries and the ongoing challenges in her relationships.
Diana's narrative is not only a personal journey but a call to action for listeners to understand the profound impact of abuse and the importance of community and support systems in healing. NASCA provides resources and a supportive community for survivors, helping them find paths to recovery and empowerment. Throughout the discussion, Diana highlights the significance of finding outlets for healing and the necessity of grace and self-compassion.
She offers a message of hope, encouraging others to believe in their strength and potential for recovery. Her closing remarks leave listeners inspired and reaffirm the importance of community support. Diana’s experience underscores the importance of raising awareness about child abuse and mental health issues, fostering an environment where survivors feel empowered to share their stories and seek assistance.
The episode serves as an informative and uplifting reminder of the strength found in survivors and the bright future that awaits those who dare to heal.