Breaking Silence: Healing from Childhood Trauma
Episode Overview
NASCA's mission to address childhood abuse and trauma. Lori Golden shares her personal journey and professional insights. Statistics and challenges of human trafficking among youth. Complex PTSD and healing strategies discussed. The importance of community support and intervention.
The only way to heal from secrecy, from shame, is the beginning of the healing of shame.
In this episode of the Stop Child Abuse Now show, Carol Levine is joined by Lori Golden, a survivor of childhood abuse and a private psychotherapist specializing in trauma recovery. The discussion centers around the mission of NASCA (National Association of Adult Survivors of Child Abuse) to address and bring awareness to the pervasive issue of childhood abuse and trauma.
Lori shares her poignant personal narrative as a survivor of incest, detailing the terror and hypervigilance she endured from a young age. Her journey from victim to professional working with other trauma survivors underscores the resilience and strength required to heal and support others. The episode delves into the multifaceted challenges survivors face, such as the lifelong impact of complex PTSD, and the societal taboos that often prevent open discussions about childhood sexual abuse.
Lori emphasizes the importance of breaking the silence and confronting the shame associated with abuse as critical steps toward healing. The conversation also touches upon the grim realities of human trafficking, especially among teenagers, and the dire need for increased awareness and intervention. Carol and Lori highlight the significance of education and community support in combating abuse and trafficking. Listeners are encouraged to reach out for help and share their stories as part of the healing process.
The episode serves as a reminder of the critical role each person can play in supporting survivors and advocating for change.