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Stop Child Abuse Now (SCAN) - 2739
Stop Child Abuse Now (SCAN) - 2739
Stop Child Abuse Now (SCAN) - 2739
Friday 3rd September 2021
Join Michelle Bless as she shares her journey from abuse to advocacy, focusing on healing, prevention, and the power of faith.
90 minutes
hopeful
challenging
informative
emotional
inspirational
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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
- Michelle Bless shares her survivor story and mission.
- Importance of addressing childhood abuse openly.
- Suicide prevention awareness and intervention strategies.
- Role of faith and personal beliefs in healing.
- Advocacy for survivors and the need for mandated reporting.
Everyone should be a mandated reporter... You can remain anonymous. You don't have to give your name. That's why I always put out the 1-800-4-A-CHILD number.
In this episode of 'Stop Child Abuse Now,' listeners are invited to engage in a powerful dialogue with Michelle Bless, a survivor of severe child abuse turned minister and chaplain. Michelle shares her incredible journey from darkness to light, detailing the transformative role faith played in her healing process. As a survivor-professional, Michelle is committed to reaching as many lost souls as possible and bringing awareness to the global pandemic of child abuse.
The episode delves into the multifaceted issues surrounding child abuse, including sexual assault, physical abuse, emotional trauma, and neglect. By addressing these topics openly, Michelle and the hosts aim to break the societal taboo and encourage public discourse. With a focus on prevention, intervention, and recovery, the podcast underscores the importance of educating the public and providing support to adult survivors.
A particularly poignant segment of the discussion highlights the alarming rise in suicide rates among children, exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Michelle draws from her experience as a Suicide Prevention Counselor, emphasizing the need for proactive measures and support systems for those at risk. Advocacy emerges as a central theme, with a call to action for listeners to become mandated reporters. Michelle stresses that everyone has the responsibility to protect children and intervene when signs of abuse are observed.
Throughout the episode, the emotional tones range from challenging to hopeful, as Michelle's resilience and dedication inspire listeners to take part in the healing journey and advocate for change. The episode concludes with an invitation for listeners to join future discussions and continue supporting the cause.