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Stop Child Abuse Now (SCAN) - 2674
Stop Child Abuse Now (SCAN) - 2674
Stop Child Abuse Now (SCAN) - 2674
Friday 4th June 2021
Join a powerful discussion on overcoming childhood trauma with survivor-professional Michelle Bless. Explore healing, prevention, and societal impact.
90 minutes
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challenging
informative
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Categories:
Healing from Sexual Trauma
Recovery from Trauma
Healing Relationships
Sobriety Success Stories
Innovative Treatments & Recovery Paths
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Episode Overview
- Understanding the long-term effects of childhood trauma.
- The role of prevention and intervention in healing.
- Recognizing and supporting survivors of complex PTSD.
- Challenges in societal perceptions of child abuse.
- Importance of sharing survivor stories for healing.
"The things we hold inside not able to talk about are the ones that eat away at us."
In this episode of the 'Stop Child Abuse Now' show, host Carol Levine is joined by survivor-professional Michelle Bless, a minister and chaplain from Cincinnati. Michelle, a survivor of severe child abuse, shares her inspiring journey from darkness to redemption, as detailed in her book 'Out of Darkness: the Michelle Bless Story'.
The episode opens with a heartfelt mission statement from NASCA, emphasizing the importance of addressing issues related to childhood abuse and trauma through education and offering hope for healing. The discussion delves into the profound effects of childhood trauma on adult life, highlighting conditions such as complex PTSD that many survivors face. Carol and Michelle stress the importance of prevention, intervention, and recovery in breaking the cycle of abuse.
They discuss how societal taboos around discussing child abuse can hinder healing and the necessity of public education to shift perspectives. Throughout the episode, listeners are encouraged to reflect on the challenges faced by survivors and the critical need for supportive environments where they can safely share their stories. By doing so, survivors can begin to heal and reclaim their lives. The hosts also discuss the role of mental health professionals and community support systems in facilitating recovery.
The conversation touches on the need for more action in society to address child abuse, with a call for increased funding and resources to support at-risk families and children. Michelle's absence in this episode prompts concern from the hosts, underscoring the importance of community and connection among survivors and advocates. As the episode concludes, listeners are reminded of the power of storytelling and the impact it can have on raising awareness and fostering understanding.
The hosts express gratitude to their audience and encourage continued engagement with the show to bring about change and support for survivors everywhere.