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Stop Child Abuse Now (SCAN) - 2768
Stop Child Abuse Now (SCAN) - 2768
Stop Child Abuse Now (SCAN) - 2768
Thursday 14th October 2021
Join Felisha Johnson as she shares her inspiring journey from child abuse and foster care to healing and empowerment on Stop Child Abuse Now.
91 minutes
inspirational
challenging
hopeful
empowering
informative
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NAASCA ORG
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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
- Felisha Johnson shares her inspiring story of transformation.
- NAASCA's mission is child abuse prevention and recovery.
- Understanding grooming is key to recognizing abuse.
- Felisha emphasizes the importance of healing and empowerment.
- Listeners are encouraged to support and interact.
"I am a survivor. At seven years old, I was sexually molested by an uncle, physically abused by my stepfather, and labeled as a troubled child by my mother."
In this episode of Stop Child Abuse Now, Penelope Bennis and John Anderson welcome Felisha Johnson, an inspiring survivor of child abuse from Miami, Florida. Felisha's story is one of resilience and transformation, as she recounts her experiences of physical and sexual abuse, being labeled as a troubled child, and spending ten years in the foster care system. Despite the hardships she faced, Felisha emancipated at sixteen and refused to let her past define her future.
Instead, she embarked on a healing journey, turning her trauma into triumph. Felisha's narrative is not just a personal account but also a poignant reminder of the widespread issue of child abuse. NAASCA, the National Association of Adult Survivors of Child Abuse, aims to educate the public about this pandemic, breaking the taboo surrounding discussions of childhood sexual abuse.
The organization also offers healing paths and support systems for survivors, emphasizing that recovery is a process that requires time, patience, and support. Throughout the episode, Felisha discusses the grooming process, sharing insights into how it begins and evolves, and the importance of recognizing it. This knowledge is crucial not only for survivors but for everyone, as it can help identify potential abuse situations early.
The hosts structure the show to allow Felisha to share her story in chronological segments, starting with her early memories and moving through her life stages, including her healing process and current activities. This format provides listeners with a comprehensive understanding of her journey and the resilience she embodies. Felisha's message is one of empowerment and hope, encouraging survivors to see their worth and potential beyond the trauma they have experienced.
Her story serves as an inspiration to many, highlighting the possibility of healing and the strength within each survivor. As the episode concludes, listeners are left with a sense of admiration for Felisha's courage and a deeper understanding of the complexities of child abuse and recovery. The podcast not only tells a story but also serves as a platform for education and support, inviting listeners to engage, learn, and contribute to the mission of preventing child abuse and supporting survivors worldwide.