NAASCA ORG
NAASCA ORG
Stop Child Abuse Now (SCAN) - 3395
Stop Child Abuse Now (SCAN) - 3395
Stop Child Abuse Now (SCAN) - 3395
Thursday 28th March 2024
Join Dr. Nancy as she talks with Victoria Valentino about her journey from trauma to healing, offering hope and inspiration for all survivors.
89 minutes
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Healing from Sexual Trauma
Recovery from Trauma
Healing Relationships
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Get the buttons here!Victoria Valentino: From Playboy to Advocate, A Journey of Survival and Healing
Episode Overview
- Victoria Valentino shares her journey from trauma survivor to author and advocate
- The power of unconditional love and forgiveness in the healing process
- Insights into the long road of trauma recovery and self-discovery
- Victoria's resilience and courage offer hope to all survivors
- Exploring the transformative impact of sharing one's story and finding one's voice
Finding our voices is not an easy thing to do at any age. It comes in waves, in increments, little by little, when you had been carrying so much weight around that you didn't even realize how light you really could feel.
Ever wondered how someone can rise from the depths of unimaginable trauma to become a beacon of hope for others? This episode of 'Stop Child Abuse Now' brings you the remarkable story of Victoria Valentino. Born in Hollywood during WWII and raised in Connecticut, Victoria's life took a dramatic turn when she became Playboy’s Miss September 1963. But behind the glamour was a harrowing tale of survival.
By the age of 21, she had endured multiple rapes, child and domestic abuse, and sex trafficking. Her struggles didn't end there; as a single mother to a racially mixed son, she faced countless challenges, including the tragic drowning of her six-year-old son and a horrific assault by Bill Cosby. Despite these overwhelming adversities, Victoria transformed her pain into purpose. She became a Registered Nurse specializing in Home Hospice and later emerged as a powerful sexual assault activist and mentor.
In this deeply moving conversation with Dr. Nancy, Victoria shares her journey from trauma to healing, highlighting the resilience of the human spirit. Her story is a testament to the power of love, empathy, and self-forgiveness in overcoming life's darkest moments. Whether you're a survivor yourself or know someone who is, Victoria's journey offers hope and inspiration, reminding us that healing is possible.