Healing Souls: Victoria Kelly's Journey
Episode Overview
Victoria Kelly shares her personal journey of recovery. AHHHS event offers healing for survivors and families. Importance of community support in overcoming abuse. NAASCA's mission to provide resources and advocacy. Encouragement for survivors to share their stories.
You're changing your own life and you're helping to change the future of children and the present lives of people who are embarking on their healing journey.
On this episode of Stop Child Abuse Now (SCAN), we are introduced to Victoria Kelly, a passionate advocate for survivors of child abuse, who is preparing for the A Helping Hand for Healing Souls (AHHHS) event. Victoria, a long-time member of the NAASCA family, shares her personal journey of overcoming abuse and finding healing through community support and mental health resources.
The event, set to take place both locally in Fridley, Minnesota, and virtually, aims to provide a platform for survivors to speak and heal through various forms of expression, including music and poetry. Victoria's story is one of resilience and hope, having faced numerous challenges throughout her life, including finding the right therapist and navigating the complexities of mental health diagnoses.
She emphasizes the importance of not being defined by one's diagnosis, but rather embracing the multifaceted identities we all hold. Victoria's efforts to organize the AHHHS event highlight her commitment to empowering survivors and providing them with the tools they need to heal. During the episode, host Penelope Bennis discusses the mission of NAASCA and its dedication to aiding adult survivors of child abuse.
The organization strives to create a safe space for survivors to share their stories, whether anonymously or publicly, and seeks to raise awareness about the prevalence of child abuse. Victoria Kelly's upcoming event is a prime example of NAASCA's efforts to foster healing and community engagement. Listeners are encouraged to participate in the event and to support the cause by visiting NAASCA.org for more information.
The episode concludes with a powerful message from Victoria, urging everyone to be vigilant and proactive in protecting children from harm. Her heartfelt words resonate deeply, reminding us all of the impact of advocacy and the potential to change lives. This episode serves as a call to action, inviting listeners to join the conversation, support survivors, and contribute to a world where children are safe and healing is possible.