NAASCA ORG
NAASCA ORG
Stop Child Abuse Now (SCAN) - 3023
Stop Child Abuse Now (SCAN) - 3023
Stop Child Abuse Now (SCAN) - 3023
Thursday 6th October 2022
Barbara Joy Hansen's story of healing from childhood sexual abuse is both harrowing and inspiring. Listen to her journey on 'Stop Child Abuse Now'.
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Get the buttons here!Barbara Joy Hansen: Transforming Trauma into Triumph
When our hearts are ripped out of our chest by any kind of abuse, especially with what he did- our spouse needs to hear and feel the pain.
Imagine enduring the unthinkable from a tender age, yet finding the strength to turn pain into purpose. In this episode of 'Stop Child Abuse Now', Barbara Joy Hansen from Milford, Massachusetts, opens up about her harrowing experiences with childhood sexual abuse. Victimized by her grandfather from ages 2 to 8 and later assaulted by a youth pastor, Barbara's journey is one of profound resilience.
Her story doesn't stop at the trauma; it extends into her battles with PTSD and complex trauma, as well as her eventual path to healing and advocacy. Barbara is not just a survivor; she is an award-winning author of 'Listen to the Cry of the Child', a book that sheds light on the dark world of abuse. Through her work, she aims to bring abuse into the open, believing that acknowledgment is the first step towards freedom and soul healing.
Despite living a 'silent scream' for 38 years, Barbara now facilitates the Beauty Out of Ashes support group, helping wounded outcasts and addicts find their own paths to recovery. In this heartfelt conversation, Barbara shares how faith and community played pivotal roles in her healing journey. She emphasizes the importance of speaking out about abuse and the transformative power of forgiveness.
Barbara also discusses her belief in the casting out of demons in certain cases and stresses the need for survivors to feel heard and supported. Her story is a testament to the human spirit's capacity for resilience and recovery. Tune in to hear Barbara Joy Hansen's inspiring journey from childhood sexual abuse to becoming a beacon of hope for others.
This episode is not just about survival; it's about finding strength in the face of unimaginable pain and using that strength to help others heal.