NAASCA ORG
NAASCA ORG
Stop Child Abuse Now (SCAN) #3313
Stop Child Abuse Now (SCAN) #3313
Stop Child Abuse Now (SCAN) #3313
Thursday 16th November 2023
Join Rev. Henry McGrath on 'Stop Child Abuse Now' as he shares his journey from a turbulent childhood to becoming an advocate for survivors.
91 minutes
Empowering
Informative
Hopeful
Supportive
Transformative
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Healing from Sexual Trauma
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Episode Overview
- The episode features an open Q&A discussion on childhood trauma and recovery
- Rev. Henry (Hank) McGrath shares personal experiences and insights into overcoming adversity
- Listeners gain valuable perspectives on setting healthy boundaries and prioritizing self-care
- The engaging format encourages open dialogue and fosters a sense of community among survivors and advocates
I'd rather just be around good, positive people. I wasn't in a desperate place where I felt like, oh, my God, I need a man. I control who comes in my house, who doesn't come in my house. I don't have to allow disrespectful people who don't respect me in my house.
Ever wondered how someone can turn a tumultuous childhood into a mission of hope and advocacy? This episode of 'Stop Child Abuse Now' (#3313) brings you an engaging Q&A session with Rev. Henry (Hank) McGrath, a survivor-professional with a story that’s both harrowing and inspiring. Growing up in a poor Irish family with alcoholic parents, Hank faced unimaginable challenges from a young age.
By 11, he was navigating the dangerous streets of Pittsburgh, PA, rubbing shoulders with bookies, pimps, and prostitutes. His early life was marked by crime and time spent in juvenile detention and prison. But Hank's journey didn't end there. After decades of hardship and near-death experiences, he began confronting his childhood trauma and found solace in marriage. When his wife passed away from cancer in 2001, Hank made a vow to her to fight for others facing similar struggles.
Since then, he’s become an advocate for child abuse survivors, working with the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children and serving as a court advocate for youth. Today, Hank is a minister and an active community member, dedicating his life to helping others heal from their pasts. This episode offers listeners valuable insights into overcoming adversity, setting healthy boundaries, and prioritizing self-care.
Through Hank's personal anecdotes and professional expertise, you'll gain a deeper understanding of the long-term impacts of childhood trauma and the importance of support and community. Whether you're a survivor, know someone who is, or are simply interested in the complexities of recovery, this episode promises to be both enlightening and heartwarming.