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Stop Child Abuse Now (SCAN) - 2700
Stop Child Abuse Now (SCAN) - 2700
Stop Child Abuse Now (SCAN) - 2700
Saturday 10th July 2021
Join Keith Hoerner as he shares his journey from childhood abuse to resilience, highlighting trauma recovery and advocacy for survivors.
88 minutes
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emotional
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Healing from Sexual Trauma
Recovery from Trauma
Healing Relationships
Sobriety Success Stories
Innovative Treatments & Recovery Paths
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Get the buttons here!Resilience Through Trauma: Keith Hoerner's Story
Episode Overview
- Keith Hoerner shares his childhood abuse story.
- Discussion on trauma's lifelong impact.
- Importance of healing and recovery pathways.
- Advocacy for breaking the taboo around child abuse.
- Writing as a method for personal healing.
Rarely if ever are any of us healed in isolation. Healing is an act of communion.
In this compelling episode of 'Stop Child Abuse Now,' Keith Hoerner opens up about his traumatic childhood, marked by severe physical and mental abuse from his mother. Growing up as one of 11 siblings in Murphysboro, Illinois, Keith and his sister were singled out for abuse, a reality that shaped his early memories and led to struggles with alcoholism and PTSD.
Despite these challenges, Keith's story is one of resilience; he has managed to grow stronger despite the scars left by abuse. Keith, now an author of a memoir titled 'The Day the Sky Broke Open,' shares his journey of healing. He emphasizes the importance of discussing child abuse openly to break societal taboos and prevent future cases. The podcast hosts, Carol Levine and John Anderson, support this mission through NASCA, an organization dedicated to addressing childhood abuse and trauma.
The dialogue highlights the significance of healing through community and personal reflection. Keith advocates for writing as a therapeutic tool, encouraging survivors to document their experiences to better understand their past and navigate their healing process. The emotional weight of his story is contrasted by the hope he offers to others, proving that recovery is possible through support and self-discovery.
This episode serves as a reminder of the lasting effects of trauma but also as a beacon of hope, underscoring the power of resilience and the importance of advocacy in protecting vulnerable children. Keith's story is not just about survival; it's about thriving and finding a voice in the aftermath of silence.