NAASCA ORG
NAASCA ORG
Stop Child Abuse Now (SCAN) - 3305
Stop Child Abuse Now (SCAN) - 3305
Stop Child Abuse Now (SCAN) - 3305
Saturday 4th November 2023
Join Thomas Edward on 'Stop Child Abuse Now' as he shares his journey from trauma survivor to advocate, offering hope and healing strategies.
92 minutes
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Empowering
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Healing from Sexual Trauma
Recovery from Trauma
Healing Relationships
Sobriety Success Stories
Innovative Treatments & Recovery Paths
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Episode Overview
- Thomas Edward shares his journey as an abuse survivor and activist, highlighting the challenges in overcoming taboos and stigmas
- The conversation delves into memory suppression, dissociative disorders, and the lasting impact of childhood trauma
- Thomas's positive approach towards healing and his commitment to helping other survivors reclaim their lives shine through the episode, offering hope and encouragement
- The episode features trauma-informed hosts and co-hosts who are respected advocates in the child abuse prevention, intervention, and recovery space
- Listeners gain insights into survivor resilience, leadership, and the essential support needed for accelerating healing
I have been called the king of trauma.
Ever felt like the weight of your past is too heavy to bear? Thomas Edward from Sacramento, California, knows that feeling all too well. In this compelling episode of 'Stop Child Abuse Now', Thomas shares his harrowing yet inspiring journey as a survivor of severe childhood sexual abuse. As the founder of Safe Place For Men, Thomas has dedicated his life to helping other men who have endured similar traumas.
His organization focuses on resiliency and leadership development, offering education, coaching, and support to accelerate healing. But Thomas's story is more than just about survival; it's about reclaiming life despite the odds. From being chronically abused and facing unimaginable horrors to becoming a beacon of hope for others, Thomas's path to recovery is both heart-wrenching and uplifting. He candidly discusses his struggles with low confidence, suicidal thoughts, and haphephobia, a fear of being touched.
His journey took him from Buddhist temples in China to studying psychology and becoming a licensed massage therapist. This episode dives deep into the complexities of memory suppression, dissociative disorders, and the long-lasting impact of childhood trauma. Through it all, Thomas's unwavering commitment to helping other survivors shines brightly. If you're looking for a story that embodies resilience and the power of community support, this episode is a must-listen.