Great interview in November 2024, discussing "remembering" sexual abuse by my father at age 36 and recovering to create a wonderful life. This important interview by videographer and therapist, Mary Knight, continues her documentation of the many testimonies of traumatic amnesia survivors. Check out this interesting, short interview.
Leaving family and ending close ties is one of the hardest and most painful aspects of recovery. It can be essential for our well-being, however, and regaining our lives. Please listen to our important discussion.
Reporting incest and other childhood sexual crimes is one of the most painful and important actions survivors can take. It's critical we report to authorities and speak up to stop predators, even if they're family. Please join me in this enlightening conversation. (June, 2024)
This is a great discussion on living with the triggers and trauma associated with incest. We're in this together. Learn how to cope.
This podcast with the author of First, I Believe You is impressive in its candidness and honesty on a subject rarely broached - incest. Carol Boyce explores her astonishing story of childhood resiliency and recovery from Complex PTSD, sexual abuse, and family trauma. Despite having an affluent childhood, she suffered from terrifying flashbacks that caused severe depression, anxiety, and food addiction for decades. Delving into her deepest fears and traumas, she created a great life.
Speaking up about the unspeakable
Great discussion in January 2024 on grooming children for incest. Note-- I do not share the same viewpoint as some on this podcast, but I respect their experience. Important resources for this discussion are at www.Rainn.org, www.Forge-forward.org, and www.Thetrevorproject.org.
Fascinating discussion with Carol Boyce about how father-daughter incest escapes detection within one household. The role of mothers, and other family systems are explored as we examine complex PTSD from childhood sexual abuse.
Interesting interview discussing the insights, challenges, and obstacles in writing about our deepest thoughts. Was writing about my complex trauma and PTSD from childhood sexual abuse cathartic? Difficult? Enlightening? We explored these questions and many more in this fascinating interview of author Carol Boyce.
The importance of physically releasing the anger, rage, and terror out of ourselves after complex trauma can't be underappreciated. There must be a physical release of these difficult emotions to heal and overcome sexual abuse.
Enjoy this great discussion on our mothers' roles in our sexual and emotional abuse. How did it affect us and contribute to our family dynamics.