Stop Child Abuse Now (SCAN) - 3145
Stop Child Abuse Now (SCAN) - 3145

Stop Child Abuse Now

Tonight's special guest is Laura West from Halifax, Nova Scotia, a child abuse survivor and now an activist and coach.

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1:31:00•25 Mar 2023

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Stop Child Abuse Now

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Monday to Friday's "Stop Child Abuse Now" (SCAN) feature trauma informed HOSTs and Co-hosts and respected child abuse prevention, intervention and recovery advocates. They're all volunteers members of the National Association of Adult Survivors of Child Abuse (NAASCA), a 501(c)3. Founded in 2009, NAASCA.org was originally a grassroots effort. It was launched based on our founder Bill Murray's personal life experienced. Bill wrote, "Very few adults escape years of severe childhood sexual abuse, pre-pubescent X-rated photography, sex trafficking, and a two week long kidnapping." He continued. "But I have, and for some 35 years I've been in recovery from its devastating effects." After years of operating as a grassroots effort, NAASCA became a public charity in 2015 .. a 501(c)3 .. but we receive no grants or outside support, and belong to no other organization. There are no dues or fees. Our MISSION is entirely self-sustaining through the volunteer contributions of our members. The single purpose is to address issues related to childhood abuse and trauma including sexual assault, violent or physical abuse, emotional traumas and neglect from two specific perspectives: 1) educating the public, and 2) offering hope for healing and services to adult survivors. There are now nearly 3000 BlogTalkRadio shows, podcasts in the ever-growing library. Join us five-nights-a-week (Mon to Fri), at 8pm EST (so 7pm CEN, 6pm MTN, 5pm PAC) for solution-oriented discussions about the many issues of child abuse and trauma. The shows always include panel discussions and call-in participation.

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Laura West: From Childhood Torture to Triumph and Advocacy

“So, no matter what we go through, our life would have been different. And sometimes you learn one tiny little golden nugget and you walk out of there and that's amazing.”

Imagine enduring relentless torment at the hands of someone you should trust. Laura West from Halifax, Nova Scotia, lived this nightmare for the first 16 years of her life. Brutally beaten and tortured by her older brother, Laura's childhood was marred by pain and fear. Her parents' constant blame only deepened her trauma, making her believe she was at fault for the abuse.

In this episode of 'Stop Child Abuse Now', Laura opens up about her harrowing past and her incredible journey towards healing and advocacy. She shares how the trauma affected every aspect of her life, from relationships to work, leaving her feeling perpetually guilty and unworthy. But Laura's story is also one of resilience. She discusses the techniques she used to deactivate triggers, embrace self-love, and break free from the cycle of generational pain.

Laura now dedicates her life to helping others as an activist and coach, offering workshops and motivational tools for survivors. Tune in to hear Laura's powerful story of overcoming unimaginable abuse and finding a path to healing.

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