NAASCA ORG
NAASCA ORG
Stop Child Abuse Now (SCAN) - 3000
Stop Child Abuse Now (SCAN) - 3000
Stop Child Abuse Now (SCAN) - 3000
Saturday 3rd September 2022
Hear Ashley Mallard's story of surviving child abuse and advocating for prevention through education and awareness on 'Stop Child Abuse Now'.
90 minutes
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Healing from Sexual Trauma
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Get the buttons here!Ashley Mallard: Breaking the Cycle of Child Abuse
Prevention is a key to stopping the wheel of abuse so many face.
Picture growing up in a world where love and safety are foreign concepts. That's the reality Ashley Mallard faced, and in this episode of 'Stop Child Abuse Now', he opens up about his harrowing childhood. Raised in Canyon Country, California, Ashley endured severe abuse from his sister and neglect from his mother, who struggled with addiction. By the age of five, he was already well-acquainted with fear and hunger.
His mother’s indifferent parenting left him isolated and burdened with responsibilities no child should bear, like being treated worse than the family dog and forced to perform menial tasks. Despite these dark beginnings, Ashley's story is one of resilience and hope. He made a conscious decision to break the cycle of abuse when raising his own children. His message is clear: prevention is crucial. Ashley advocates for education and awareness as powerful tools to stop abuse before it starts.
Through his involvement with the National Association of Adult Survivors of Child Abuse (NAASCA), he has found both support and a platform to share his journey. This episode doesn’t just recount Ashley’s painful past; it highlights the transformative power of awareness and education in safeguarding children. Whether you’re a survivor, know someone who is, or want to understand the profound effects of child abuse, Ashley’s story offers valuable insights and hope.
Tune in to hear how one man turned his trauma into a mission for change.