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Stop Child Abuse Now (SCAN) - 2744
Stop Child Abuse Now (SCAN) - 2744
Stop Child Abuse Now (SCAN) - 2744
Friday 10th September 2021
Join survivor-professionals as they discuss healing from child abuse, sharing stories of trauma and recovery in an open mic format.
90 minutes
informative
hopeful
challenging
empathetic
supportive
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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
- Survivor stories highlight the impact of childhood trauma.
- Importance of community support in healing processes.
- Strategies for overcoming shame and isolation.
- Discussion on suicide prevention and its effects on families.
- Role of organizations like NASCA in providing resources and hope.
Shame makes you feel dirty and unclean and it's a very painful emotion planted in guilt nourished by flashbacks and memories undealt with and watered by secrecy and isolation.
In this powerful episode of 'Stop Child Abuse Now,' listeners are invited to join an open mic discussion led by hosts such as Tammy Shopstall and special co-host Barbara Joy Hansen. The episode delves deep into the painful yet empowering stories of survivors of child abuse, focusing on the complexities of trauma, recovery, and the path to healing.
Barbara Joy Hansen, whose memoir 'Listen to the Cry of the Child' offers a harrowing account of her own experiences, speaks candidly about the long-lasting effects of childhood abuse including PTSD and the role these experiences played in her life. Listeners are encouraged to participate in the conversation, bringing their own experiences and questions to the table.
The show emphasizes the importance of breaking the silence surrounding child abuse and highlights the resources offered by organizations like the National Association of Adult Survivors of Child Abuse (NASCA). NASCA's mission is to educate the public and provide hope and healing pathways for adult survivors. A significant portion of the discussion is dedicated to the psychological and emotional impacts of abuse. The guests share personal stories illustrating the pervasive feelings of shame and guilt that often accompany such trauma.
They discuss the importance of community support in overcoming these feelings and the need for a societal shift in addressing child abuse openly and empathetically. Additionally, the conversation touches on suicide prevention, a critical issue given the trauma's potential to lead to tragic outcomes. Barbara Joy Hansen shares deeply personal anecdotes about the impact of suicide on families, reinforcing the need for open dialogue and support systems.
As the episode concludes, there is a call to action for listeners to be proactive in fighting child abuse, supporting survivors, and fostering an environment of understanding and healing. The hosts express gratitude to participants and reaffirm their commitment to advocating for change and justice.