NAASCA ORG
NAASCA ORG
Stop Child Abuse Now (SCAN) - 2993
Stop Child Abuse Now (SCAN) - 2993
Stop Child Abuse Now (SCAN) - 2993
Thursday 25th August 2022
Victoria Valentino discusses her journey from surviving Bill Cosby's abuse to becoming an advocate. Tune in for a story of resilience and hope.
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Healing from Sexual Trauma
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Get the buttons here!Victoria Valentino: Rising Above Trauma and Advocating for Change
There is light at the end of the tunnel and it's green out there, and it's lush and it's vibrant, and there's life there.
What does it take to transform personal pain into a powerful force for change? Victoria Valentino, an author and sexual assault awareness activist, offers a compelling answer in this episode of 'Stop Child Abuse Now'. Valentino, one of the many survivors of Bill Cosby's sexual abuse, shares her deeply personal journey of trauma and recovery. 'No one wants to get famous for being sexually assaulted', she states, highlighting the complex emotions that come with publicizing such painful experiences.
Victoria was the sixteenth woman to speak out against Cosby, and her story was featured in a groundbreaking Washington Post article and New York Magazine's iconic issue 'Cosby: The Women - An Unwelcome Sisterhood'. Since then, her voice has become a beacon for others, as she continues to shed light on the realities of sexual abuse and the importance of speaking out.
In this candid conversation, Valentino discusses the challenges she faced, including the loss of her son and battles with addiction. Yet, she found strength in creative outlets like knitting and writing, which became vital parts of her healing process. Her advocacy work is a testament to resilience, emphasizing the need for self-care, mental health support, and legal reforms to protect survivors and hold abusers accountable.
This episode not only provides insights into Valentino's personal journey but also serves as a source of hope and inspiration for anyone grappling with their own past traumas. By sharing her story, Victoria Valentino reminds us that healing is possible and that every voice matters in the fight against abuse.