NAASCA ORG
NAASCA ORG
Stop Child Abuse Now (SCAN) - 3002
Stop Child Abuse Now (SCAN) - 3002
Stop Child Abuse Now (SCAN) - 3002
Wednesday 7th September 2022
Hear Rev Henry McGrath's inspiring journey from childhood trauma to advocacy in this episode of 'Stop Child Abuse Now'.
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Healing from Sexual Trauma
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Get the buttons here!Surviving and Thriving: Rev Henry McGrath’s Journey from Trauma to Advocacy
When children by the millions aren't safe, all right, it's a crime against humanity.
Ever thought about how childhood trauma can shape a person's life? In this episode of 'Stop Child Abuse Now' (SCAN), Rev Henry (Hank) McGrath shares his remarkable story of resilience and transformation. Growing up in a poor Irish family with alcoholic parents, Hank faced unimaginable hardships from a young age. By 11, he was navigating the dangerous streets of Pittsburgh, surrounded by bookies, pimps, and prostitutes.
His turbulent youth led to stints in juvenile detention and prison, but Hank's story doesn't end there. After decades of hard living and a few near-death experiences, he began confronting his past and healing from his childhood trauma. By the 90s, he found happiness in marriage, but tragedy struck when his beloved wife died of cancer in 2001. Honoring her memory, Hank vowed to fight for others facing child abuse.
Now a minister and active community member, Hank works with organizations like the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children and serves as a court advocate for youth. In this open forum episode, Hank, along with other survivor-professionals from NAASCA, discusses crucial topics like children's rights, social tolerance of sex crimes, and the importance of family support. They also share valuable recovery resources and emphasize the power of community involvement in combating child abuse.
Hank's story is a testament to the strength of the human spirit and the impact of advocacy. Tune in to hear his inspiring journey and learn how you can contribute to the fight against child abuse.