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Stop Child Abuse Now (SCAN) - 2812
Stop Child Abuse Now (SCAN) - 2812
Stop Child Abuse Now (SCAN) - 2812
Wednesday 15th December 2021
Join a powerful discussion on child abuse recovery with survivor-professional Lori Golden. Discover paths to healing through personal stories and therapy.
91 minutes
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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
- Lori Golden shares her journey as a survivor and therapist.
- Exploration of different recovery paths for abuse survivors.
- Importance of storytelling in healing process.
- Role of 12-step programs in trauma recovery.
- Creating supportive communities for survivors.
I really believe the avenue for people to speak out more about their abuse has changed from where it was, no question about it.
In this episode of 'Stop Child Abuse Now', host Bill Murray welcomes Lori Golden, a survivor-professional, to discuss the multifaceted journey of recovery from child abuse. Lori, who endured incestuous abuse by her father from ages 5 to 16, is now a private psychotherapist in San Diego, working to help other trauma survivors heal.
The conversation highlights the importance of sharing personal stories as a means of recovery, emphasizing that while the paths to healing are varied, they are all valid. Lori's story is a testament to resilience and the power of professional support in overcoming the deep-seated impacts of childhood trauma. Bill, also a survivor, shares his own experience of using Alcoholics Anonymous as a framework for recovery, noting the lack of understanding for male sexual abuse survivors in past decades.
This conversation underscores the shift in societal attitudes towards abuse survivors, where sharing one's story is increasingly met with empathy rather than disbelief. The episode also explores the role of 12-step programs in the healing process, highlighting their value in providing safe spaces for open dialogue. Both Lori and Bill advocate for the creation of supportive communities, where survivors can share their experiences without shame, fostering a collective healing environment.
Listeners are encouraged to consider their own paths to recovery, whether through therapy, support groups, or other means, and to recognize the importance of breaking the silence surrounding their experiences. The episode ends with a call to continue the conversation, emphasizing the importance of individual stories in driving societal change and offering hope to others still on their healing journey.