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Stop Child Abuse Now (SCAN) - 2838
Stop Child Abuse Now (SCAN) - 2838
Stop Child Abuse Now (SCAN) - 2838
Thursday 20th January 2022
Join Karen Leitzell on SCAN as she shares her journey to understand and heal from childhood abuse, offering support and hope to fellow survivors.
90 minutes
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Healing from Sexual Trauma
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Episode Overview
- Karen Leitzell's personal story of family and childhood abuse.
- Understanding the widespread impact of child abuse.
- The importance of community support for survivors.
- Relapse prevention strategies for abused individuals.
- Role of workshops in trauma-informed recovery.
"Even when we deal with it, we still live in it. No question."
In this poignant episode of the Stop Child Abuse Now radio show, Annie Margis welcomes Karen Leitzell, a dedicated advocate from Silicon Valley, California. Karen shares her compelling journey through the impact of childhood abuse, revealing how the trauma has shaped her family and her own life. The discussion opens with Karen recounting how her mother and aunts were abused by male relatives after losing their mother to breast cancer.
This familial abuse led to Karen's mother struggling with alcoholism, which profoundly affected Karen's upbringing. The conversation delves into Karen's relentless quest for understanding child abuse, sparked in 2009 when her son began suffering from intrusive thoughts and depression. Karen's personal experiences led her to discover the widespread abuse within organizations like the Boy Scouts of America, where her son was also a victim.
She highlights the staggering number of claims against the Boy Scouts, emphasizing the scale of abuse in society. Karen's resolve to give back to the community is evident in her initiative to teach workshops in men's recovery homes. Her curriculum focuses on relapse prevention, aiming to provide support and healing to men who have suffered similar abuses. Her husband actively participates by baking for the men, creating a nurturing environment for recovery.
Throughout the episode, the emotional tone is a blend of hopefulness and challenge, as Karen advocates for greater awareness and prevention of child abuse. She stresses the importance of community support and the role of workshops in facilitating trauma-informed recovery. Listeners are encouraged to understand the impact of abuse and its pervasive nature in society, while Karen's story serves as a testament to the resilience and strength required to overcome such challenges.
The episode concludes with a call to action for survivors to find solace in community support and to continue the fight against child abuse through education and awareness.