Stop Child Abuse Now (SCAN) - 2946
Stop Child Abuse Now (SCAN) - 2946

Stop Child Abuse Now

Tonight's special guest is Rai Maestro from New York, part 2. "My parents abused me," he says, "from a young baby to a teenager. They were in the closet, and m

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1:30:00•21 Jun 2022

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Stop Child Abuse Now

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Monday to Friday's "Stop Child Abuse Now" (SCAN) feature trauma informed HOSTs and Co-hosts and respected child abuse prevention, intervention and recovery advocates. They're all volunteers members of the National Association of Adult Survivors of Child Abuse (NAASCA), a 501(c)3. Founded in 2009, NAASCA.org was originally a grassroots effort. It was launched based on our founder Bill Murray's personal life experienced. Bill wrote, "Very few adults escape years of severe childhood sexual abuse, pre-pubescent X-rated photography, sex trafficking, and a two week long kidnapping." He continued. "But I have, and for some 35 years I've been in recovery from its devastating effects." After years of operating as a grassroots effort, NAASCA became a public charity in 2015 .. a 501(c)3 .. but we receive no grants or outside support, and belong to no other organization. There are no dues or fees. Our MISSION is entirely self-sustaining through the volunteer contributions of our members. The single purpose is to address issues related to childhood abuse and trauma including sexual assault, violent or physical abuse, emotional traumas and neglect from two specific perspectives: 1) educating the public, and 2) offering hope for healing and services to adult survivors. There are now nearly 3000 BlogTalkRadio shows, podcasts in the ever-growing library. Join us five-nights-a-week (Mon to Fri), at 8pm EST (so 7pm CEN, 6pm MTN, 5pm PAC) for solution-oriented discussions about the many issues of child abuse and trauma. The shows always include panel discussions and call-in participation.

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Rai Maestro's Journey: From Darkness to Empowerment

“It has its ups and downs, but I enjoy it.”

How does one rise from a childhood filled with unimaginable pain to become a beacon of hope and resilience? In this gripping episode of 'Stop Child Abuse Now' (SCAN), Rai Maestro returns to share the second part of his harrowing yet inspiring story. Rai opens up about his traumatic past, marked by severe physical and emotional abuse from his parents, who struggled with their own mental health issues.

His mother, an extreme homophobe, subjected him to daily torture in an attempt to control his identity, while his father’s alcoholism added another layer of chaos and fear to Rai’s life. Despite growing up in a household steeped in violence and witchcraft, Rai's story is one of remarkable strength and recovery. He candidly discusses his journey through therapy, which began in 2007 and intensified after several suicide attempts.

By 2019, Rai had found a path to healing, transforming his pain into a powerful message of hope. Now, he engages in public speaking to share his experiences and support others facing similar struggles. This episode is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the possibility of healing even after the darkest times. Whether you’re seeking inspiration or understanding, Rai’s story offers valuable insights into the journey from trauma to triumph.

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