NAASCA ORG
NAASCA ORG
Stop Child Abuse Now (SCAN) - 3273
Stop Child Abuse Now (SCAN) - 3273
Stop Child Abuse Now (SCAN) - 3273
Thursday 21st September 2023
Valerie Meola discusses her journey from childhood sexual abuse survivor to advocate on 'Stop Child Abuse Now', emphasizing support and awareness.
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Episode Overview
- Valerie shares her early memories and experiences of childhood sexual abuse, highlighting the challenges of disclosure.
- She emphasizes the importance of creating safe spaces for survivors to share their stories and find support.
- Valerie discusses her healing journey, her involvement in advocacy work, and the complexities of living as a survivor of childhood sexual abuse.
- She opens up about the impact of abuse on relationships and the importance of raising awareness about preventing child sexual abuse.
- Valerie reflects on her efforts to educate others and break the silence surrounding child abuse, emphasizing the need for support and understanding.
Being sexually abused as a child is a loss of innocence. I don't think it's something I'll ever get over. You learn to live with it. You shouldn't get over it.
Valerie Meola’s story is a testament to resilience and the power of speaking out. In this episode of 'Stop Child Abuse Now', Valerie, a survivor of childhood sexual abuse, opens up about her painful past and her journey towards healing. Growing up in a seemingly happy lower middle-class neighborhood, Valerie hid a dark secret for nearly 50 years. She was a victim of incest starting at the tender age of four.
The weight of this secret cast a long shadow over her life, affecting her relationships and mental health. But Valerie's story doesn't end there. She eventually found the courage to share her experiences with other survivors, breaking the silence that had imprisoned her for so long. As an author and activist, she has contributed to several anthologies and co-authored the Amazon bestseller 'Stop the Silence, Thriving After Child Sexual Abuse'.
Now, as the President of 'Race Against Abuse of Children Everywhere' (RAACE), Valerie is dedicated to raising awareness and educating others about preventing child sexual abuse. This episode delves into the complexities of disclosing such traumatic experiences and highlights the importance of creating safe spaces for survivors to share their stories and find support. Valerie’s journey from silent suffering to vocal advocacy offers hope and inspiration to anyone grappling with the aftermath of abuse.