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Stop Child Abuse Now (SCAN) - 2818
Stop Child Abuse Now (SCAN) - 2818
Stop Child Abuse Now (SCAN) - 2818
Thursday 23rd December 2021
Join Jude M as they share their powerful story of overcoming childhood trauma, embracing identity, and finding healing through therapy.
90 minutes
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Healing from Sexual Trauma
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Episode Overview
- Jude M's upbringing in a Mormon military family
- Impact of parental personality disorders on childhood
- Jude's role in raising their younger sister
- The importance of DBT therapy for healing
- Jude's message of hope and resilience
You have a future. You can be who you want to be and you can get through this. It takes work, but you can find a life that is healthy and happy.
In this compelling episode of 'Stop Child Abuse Now,' we hear from Jude M, a transgender man who navigated a tumultuous childhood in the Southern United States. Raised in a Mormon, military family, Jude's upbringing was marked by the challenges of his parents' mental health disorders. Jude's mother struggled with histrionic personality disorder, while his father exhibited traits of narcissistic personality disorder. Jude's early life was defined by responsibilities far beyond his years.
From the age of eight, Jude took on the role of caregiver for his much younger sister, a task that included changing diapers, cooking, and cleaning. This was necessitated by his mother's frequent withdrawal from reality and her tendency to use her children’s difficulties for attention among church peers. The family’s military background meant frequent relocations, which often masked deeper issues within the household.
Jude recounts a particularly harrowing incident of abuse from his father, highlighting the pervasive and damaging environment he endured. Despite these challenges, Jude found a path to healing through Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). Guided by therapist Carmen Greiner, DBT taught Jude essential skills for managing emotions and staying present in the moment. Jude credits this therapy as life-saving, emphasizing its role in helping him find a sense of identity and purpose beyond the abuse.
Throughout the interview, Jude shares a message of hope to others in similar situations, affirming that a future filled with happiness and health is attainable. His story is one of resilience, courage, and the power of therapy to transform lives. This episode not only sheds light on the realities of childhood trauma and the complexities of family dynamics but also underscores the importance of support systems and therapeutic interventions in overcoming past abuses.
Jude’s journey from victim to survivor serves as an inspiring testament to the human spirit's capacity for healing and growth.