NAASCA ORG
NAASCA ORG
Stop Child Abuse Now (SCAN) - 2995
Stop Child Abuse Now (SCAN) - 2995
Stop Child Abuse Now (SCAN) - 2995
Saturday 27th August 2022
Listen to Marita Murphy's powerful story of surviving child abuse and advocating against Catholic Church cover-ups on 'Stop Child Abuse Now'.
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Get the buttons here!Marita Murphy: From Childhood Trauma to Advocacy Against Catholic Church Cover-Ups
Knowledge is something that we all need. We always give the signs, the warning signs of a pedophile, because knowledge is something that we all need.
Imagine being a young girl, navigating life after the loss of your father, only to face unimaginable horrors. This is the reality Marita Murphy endured. Growing up in Ballarat, Victoria, Australia, Marita's early years were marred by tragedy and abuse. After her father's death from a brain tumor, her mother struggled to care for Marita and her six older siblings. By age seven, Marita was placed with a community family where she was molested and raped by two teenagers.
This harrowing experience was compounded by the Catholic Church's cover-up, leaving Marita isolated and confused about the abuse she suffered. In this episode of 'Stop Child Abuse Now', Marita bravely recounts her journey. She speaks candidly about the emotional turmoil she faced, including drastic behavioral changes and dropping out of school at age twelve. The church's teachings on “sins of the flesh” and “impure thoughts” only added to her silent suffering.
It wasn't until her mother's death that Marita felt free to report the abuse to the police, a process she describes as deeply traumatic. Marita's story doesn't end with her victimhood. She confronted one of her abusers, an act of courage that underscores her resilience. Today, Marita is a vocal advocate for survivors of abuse, using her story to raise awareness and push for justice.
She discusses the signs of predatory behavior and emphasizes the importance of education in preventing abuse. Listeners will find Marita's tale both heartbreaking and inspiring. Her advocacy work highlights the power of speaking out and the strength found in solidarity with other survivors. This episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking to understand the long-term impacts of childhood trauma and the importance of advocacy in the fight against child abuse.