Beste Abuse Support podcaster (2025)

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How Simple Body-Based Exercises Can Rebuild Calm and Clarity for Families of Addicts 15:07

2d ago15:07

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Are you overwhelmed by stress and struggling to cope as a parent of a child using substances? Addiction doesn’t just impact the person using substances; it can leave parents feeling mentally, emotionally, and physically drained. This episode introduces somatic healing, a powerful, body-based approach that offers immediate relief and helps parents r…

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Why Sacrificing Everything for Your Addicted Child Might Be Doing More Harm Than Good 5:56

7d ago5:56

5:56

Are You Burning Out While Trying to Save Your Child? 🛑 Are you fighting to save your child but feeling like you’re losing yourself in the process? When a loved one is struggling with substance use, it’s easy for parents to pour everything into saving them—often at the cost of their own mental and emotional health. But what if prioritising your well…

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Why Trying to Fix Addiction Alone Leads to Emotional Exhaustion 19:17

9d ago19:17

19:17

How do you recognise the silent toll addiction takes on your emotional well-being as a parent? Burnout is a hidden challenge many parents face when supporting a child struggling with addiction. This episode uncovers how to spot the early signs of burnout, embrace radical acceptance, and set boundaries that allow you to care for both yourself and yo…

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The Harsh Truth About Burnout: Why Parents Need to Put Themselves First 9:30

14d ago9:30

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Are you constantly exhausted, feeling like you have nothing left to give? If you're a parent supporting a child struggling with substance use, burnout can sneak up on you before you even realise it. Many parents put their own well-being last while trying to help their child. But the truth is, running on empty doesn't just hurt you—it also limits yo…

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Why Ignoring Burnout Is Destroying Families Dealing With Addiction 19:44

16d ago19:44

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How do you recognise the silent toll addiction takes on your emotional well-being as a parent? Burnout is a hidden challenge many parents face when supporting a child struggling with addiction. This episode uncovers how to spot the early signs of burnout, embrace radical acceptance, and set boundaries that allow you to care for both yourself and yo…

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Does Holding Onto Expectations Make Parenting Through Drug Use Harder? Yes—Here’s Why 6:18

21d ago6:18

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Are you struggling to accept the reality of your child’s challenges with substance use? Discover how embracing radical acceptance can help you find peace amidst the chaos. Parenting through the turmoil of a child’s drug use can leave you feeling stuck, grieving the future you once envisioned for them. This episode explores how letting go of expecta…

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How to Prevent Emotional Burnout When Supporting a Loved One’s Substance Abuse Disorder 19:44

23d ago19:44

19:44

Do you feel emotionally drained while supporting a loved one with addiction and wonder how to keep going? Addiction impacts not just the individual but the entire family, leaving parents overwhelmed by constant worry, sleepless nights, and a relentless emotional toll. This episode reveals how to recognise emotional exhaustion and take steps to recl…

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From Chaos to Calm: Using Communication to Build Resilience in Families With Addiction 12:15

28d ago12:15

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Is your family caught in a cycle of chaos from a loved one’s substance use? Discover how intentional communication can restore calm and foster understanding. In this episode, we delve into practical ways to navigate the challenges of supporting a child with substance use disorder while maintaining your own mental health and the well-being of your f…

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How to Create a Positive Family Environment During Addiction Recovery 17:24

30d ago17:24

17:24

How can families rebuild trust, foster connection, and create lasting resilience in the face of addiction? Addiction often disrupts families, creating chaos and disconnection. This episode dives into actionable steps to rebuild trust, improve communication, and foster resilience that lasts, helping families navigate their journey with hope and stre…

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How One Father Transformed His Family Dynamics After Chasing His Daughter with a Golf Club 8:38

1M ago8:38

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Are your efforts to protect a loved one with substance dependency leaving you emotionally drained and burnt out? Discover the surprising truth about what really works. Many parents of drug users feel overwhelmed by the challenges of managing their child's behavior while maintaining their own well-being. This episode offers actionable insights to he…

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How to Support an Addict Without Losing Yourself: Practical Strategies for Families 17:24

1M ago17:24

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How can families set healthy boundaries and find effective ways to support loved ones struggling with addiction? Supporting a family member with addiction is emotionally and practically challenging. This episode explores actionable strategies to maintain family well-being, foster healthier relationships, and encourage long-term recovery, while avoi…

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Why Addiction Is a Family Illness and How to Build Resilience Together 19:27

1M ago19:27

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How does addiction ripple through an entire family and affect each member differently? Addiction isn’t just the struggle of one individual—it touches every family member, disrupting relationships, communication, and even the ability to cope. In this episode, we dive deep into how families can recognise these challenges early and start building a pa…

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Season 3 Sign Off 0:43

2y ago0:43

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Thank you for tuning in to Season 3 of Support For Survivors. We will be taking a short break to gear up for Season 4. See you in a few weeks.Av CohenMalad, LLP

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Survivor Story: Melonie 47:22

2y ago47:22

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Our next Survivor Story features Melonie. She talks about her experience growing up in a close-knit church community that she refers to as a cult. Melonie talks about her religious upbringing and a lack of discussion about sex left her vulnerable to being sexually abused by her father when she was a child. Melonie describes how religion, shame, and…

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Survivor Story: Aarefah 29:41

2y ago29:41

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Interview with Aarefah, a sexual abuse survivor We are grateful for our listeners. So many survivors have tuned in, listened to our show, and have sent messages asking to come on and share their stories. We are honored to bring you another interview in our popular Survivor Series. Aarefah is a sexual assault survivor and human rights advocate. She …

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Survivor Story: Rabbi Avremi Zippel 1:07:09

2y ago1:07:09

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Our Survivor Series continues with Rabbi Avremi Zippel of Salt Lake City, Utah. Rabbi Zippel is a survivor of childhood sexual abuse and an outspoken advocate for children and legislative reform. He shares his story of abuse at the hands of his family’s babysitter and how he struggled for years to come to terms with the trauma that it caused. He al…

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Survivor Story: Joelle 1:03:50

2+ y ago1:03:50

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Interview with Joelle, a sexual abuse survivor Our next Survivor Story interview features Joelle, who discusses school sexual abuse. Joelle talks about being groomed and sexually abused by her high school choir teacher. She shares her experience of working through the trauma and getting to a point in her healing journey where she advocates for othe…

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Survivor Story: Kalpa 37:37

2+ y ago37:37

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Our Survivor Series continues with Kalpashree, who talks about her survivor journey and how working with a career coach led her to engage with a therapist to help her heal from sexual trauma. Kalpa talks about the difficulty of dealing with the trauma of sexual abuse by a family member and how she ultimately opened a dialogue and began her healing.…

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The Personal Side of Sexual Abuse Lawsuits 32:48

2+ y ago32:48

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Interview with CohenMalad, LLP managing partner Irwin Levin and personal injury practice chair Greg Laker. Do you ever wonder what drives people to take on difficult challenges? Like why would an attorney choose to dedicate a significant amount of their legal practice to representing sexual abuse victims in civil court when other types of cases are…

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Background Checks and Abuse Prevention 30:42

2+ y ago30:42

30:42

Interview with Mike McCarty of Safe Hiring Solutions Mike McCarty founder of Safe Hiring Solutions talks about the need for in-depth, comprehensive background screening of employment candidates and volunteers. Mike talks about how his experience in law enforcement and entrepreneurial spirit led him to create Safe Hiring Solutions to help schools, n…

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Addressing Sexual Abuse through Advocacy, Engagement and Education 37:21

2+ y ago37:21

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Interview with Beth White, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Indiana Coalition to End Sexual Assault and Human Trafficking Beth White, the President and CEO of ICESAHT, talks about the steps her organization is taking across the state of Indiana to help sexual assault and human trafficking victims. Beth shares how her background in publi…

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Survivor Story: Amy 48:43

2+ y ago48:43

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Our next Survivor Series interview is with Amy. Amy talks about her survivor journey which includes being sexually abused as a child and later in life as an adult. While seeking therapy to heal from the trauma of childhood sexual abuse, Amy was sexually abused by her therapist. She wrote a book detailing her experience about being re-traumatized an…

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Sexual Abuse Within Faith Communities 1:04:26

2+ y ago1:04:26

1:04:26

Boz Tchividjian, an attorney who represents sexual abuse survivors in civil courts throughout the US, takes a deeper dive into sexual abuse within faith communities. He discusses the impact the trauma of sexual abuse perpetrated by leaders and trusted advisors within a church environment has on victims and what churches can do better to protect & h…

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Survivor Story: Arlette 45:29

2+ y ago45:29

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Survivor Series: Arlette. Arlette was sexually abused as a child and talks about how she went from victim to survivor to thriver. She shares important aspects of her healing journey and discusses the similarities between physical healing and mental healing. Arlette writes about this process and draws parallels to how broken bones heal in her book T…

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New Indiana Laws To Help Sexual Assault Victims 52:41

3y ago52:41

52:41

Courtney Curtis, Assistant Executive Director of the Indiana Prosecuting Attorneys Council, talks about several new laws that will be added to Indiana books to help victims of rape and other violent crimes. Courtney shares how legislators worked together to pass HB1079 “Elements of Rape Bill” and discusses how the language in the soon-to-be new law…

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Survivor Story: Kelly 56:02

3y ago56:02

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Hear from Kelly, a survivor of childhood sexual abuse and advocate. Kelly grew up as a child of Christian missionaries who served all over the world. She shares the story of her abuse and healing but also speaks about her work in helping other victims of sexual abuse within the church. Kelly created a podcast called Survivor Sanctuary and regularly…

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Indiana Primary Election May 3 33:57

3y ago33:57

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Hear from Lee Buckingham, Prosecuting Attorney for Hamilton County, about the work that Lee’s office has done to support public safety efforts and serve its residents. Lee joined the Hamilton County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office in 1995 as a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, and has spent the bulk of his first 16 years with the office handling major fel…

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Survivor Story: Tenita 48:57

3y ago48:57

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Survivor Story: Tenita, a survivor of sexual abuse, has truly moved from survivor to thriver. Tenita Johnson is a 15x best-selling author, speaker and mentor to both men and women who have suffered from sexual abuse. She has a passion for helping others and believes in the power of storytelling to heal and help others on their healing journey. Not …

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Season 2 Sign Off 1:21

3y ago1:21

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Thank you for listening to another season of Support For Survivors. We will be back in a few weeks with more great interviews with advocates and survivors. Please feel free to leave suggestions for future guests or questions at SupportForSurvivors.comAv CohenMalad, LLP

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Survivor Story: Erin 51:01

3y ago51:01

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Erin talks about her life as a “faculty kid” on the campus of Bob Jones University in Greenville, South Carolina and the sexual assault she suffered by an older classmate while she was a resident and student of the university. Erin describes the culture at Bob Jones University as strict and controlling and talks about how that culture had a negativ…

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Survivor Story: Ayanda 33:08

3y ago33:08

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Our popular Survivor Series is back. This episode features Ayanda. She is a sexual abuse survivor living in Johannesburg, South Africa. Ayanda has written two books They Raped Me Now What and Life After Rape. She is also the founder of Thriver: Healing from Within, a trauma-informed yoga initiative and is an acclaimed motivational speaker. Host- Sh…

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Survivor Story: Rolf 50:26

3+ y ago50:26

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We continue our survivor series with Rolf. Rolf was sexually abused when he was a young boy by his father. He talks about the impact this abuse had on his life and how he gained the courage to confront his father about the abuse later in life. Warning: This episode may be triggering to some people. Please listen with care. Host- Shaunestte Terrell …

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Survivor Story: Ashley 32:29

3+ y ago32:29

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We continue our Survivor Series with Ashley. Ashley was sexually abused by her teacher when she high school. She shares how she got the courage to come forward and report her abuse and how change is needed in the way that schools handle reports of sexual abuse. Her interview sheds light on the issue of educator sexual abuse and how too many times r…

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Survivor Story: Stephanie 37:19

3+ y ago37:19

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Host Shaunestte Terrell talks with Stephanie, a sexual abuse survivor. Stephanie talks about her journey of healing after sexual abuse which includes writing a book Transformation After Trauma: Embracing Post-Traumatic Growth and becoming a life coach to help others on their own path to achievement. Host- Shaunestte Terrell Guest- Stephanie…

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Justice for Miracle Meadows Children 1:00:00

3+ y ago1:00:00

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This is the second of our two-part series about the physical and sexual abuse reported by kids housed at Miracle Meadows School, a residential treatment center located in West Virginia. Shaunestte interviews attorneys Brian Kent and Guy D’Andrea, who along with their co-counsel, represented twenty-nine former students in civil litigation against sc…

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What Happened at Miracle Meadows? 19:54

3+ y ago19:54

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Tune in to the first of this two part series about the physical and sexual abuse reported by kids housed at Miracle Meadows School, a residential treatment center located in West Virginia. Twenty-nine former students of the school came forward to report their abuse and seek damages in a lawsuit against the school which resulted in a $51.9 million s…

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Survivor Story: Shauna 50:16

4y ago50:16

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Host Shaunestte Terrell talks with Shauna, a sexual abuse survivor. Shauna was sexually abused by her father when she was a child. She describes how her father groomed and manipulated her and how she gathered the courage to speak up and report the abuse. WARNING: this episode discusses details of sexual abuse and may be triggering to some people. H…

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IndyStar Exposes Sexual Abuse within USA Gymnastics 55:00

4y ago55:00

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Our final installment of this three-part series features an interview with Tim Evans and Robert Scheer Indianapolis Star reporter and photo journalist respectively. Both of our guests interviewed dozens of women who came forward to report emotional and sexual abuse perpetrated by Larry Nassar and other USA Gymnastics team doctors. Tim and Robert sh…

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Making the Athlete A Documentary 44:41

4y ago44:41

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We are so excited to share our second episode in the Athlete A documentary discussion with you. In this episode Shaunestte interviews Jon Shenk, the director of Athlete A. Jon and Shaunestte discuss the culture of abuse within USA Gymnastics and how team doctor Larry Nassar was able to groom not only the athletes he treated but also many of the adu…

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Serial Predator Larry Nassar 39:59

4y ago39:59

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Tune in to this first in a series of episodes about the Netflix documentary Athlete A and the sexual abuse of female athletes at USA Gymnastics. We will discuss the toxic culture, cover-ups, and overall failure to protect these girls from sexual predators like team physician Larry Nassar, coach John Geddert and others. In this episode Shaunestte an…

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Survivor Story: Michelle 48:21

4y ago48:21

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Host Shaunestte Terrell talks with Michelle a sexual assault survivor. Michelle shares her story and her personal path to healing which she documents in her book Found: Triumph Over Fear with Grace and Gratitude. Michelle is the Executive Director at The O’Connor House in Carmel, Indiana. She leads programs that provide women who are single, pregna…

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Making the Epstein Documentary 37:31

4y ago37:31

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Interview with Lisa Bryant, Director of Jeffrey Epstein: Filthy Rich Documentary This is the third episode of our Jeffrey Epstein series. Shaunestte interviews Lisa Bryant, the Director, Executive Producer and Showrunner of the Jeffrey Epstein: Filthy Rich documentary that appears on Netflix. We are so excited to have Lisa on our show and talk abou…

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Relentless Pursuit of Epstein 20:20

4y ago20:20

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This is our second episode in the Epstein series. We invited attorney Bradley Edwards to talk with us about his book Relentless Pursuit: My fight for the victims of Jeffrey Epstein. Due to scheduling issues, Brad has not been able to speak with us yet. However, in this episode Shaunestte and Producer Jaime briefly talk about the unique perspective …

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Serial Predator Jeffrey Epstein 55:07

4y ago55:07

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Tune in to this first in a series of episodes about the legal battle against serial sexual predator Jeffrey Epstein. Shaunestte and Producer Jaime will talk about who Epstein was and discuss the events that led to James Patterson’s book Filthy Rich: The Jeffrey Epstein Story, attorney Bradley Edwards’ Book Relentless Pursuit: My fight for the victi…

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Season 2 Kickoff 2:12

4y ago2:12

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Welcome to Season 2 of Support For Survivors! We are happy to return for another season and continue these important conversations. Shaunestte gives a brief description of what's in store for listeners. Thanks for tuning in.Av Cohen & Malad, LLP

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Why Therapy Is Important for Survivors 59:49

4y ago59:49

59:49

Shaunestte talks with clinical psychologist Dr. Lisa Elwood about the effects sexual trauma has on the mental health of sexual abuse survivors. They discuss how therapy can help people struggling with post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and negative behaviors that can arise as a result of sexual trauma. Dr. Elwood explains the different types of …

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Sexual Assault Examinations 46:34

4+ y ago46:34

46:34

Shaunestte will be talking with Barbra Bachmeier, JD, MSN, APRN. Barbra is a nurse as well as an attorney. Her nursing practice is focused on in emergency and forensic care while her legal practice is centered on guardianship, Guardian Ad Litem work, personal injury, and domestic violence/sexual assault. Barbra is also a retired U.S. Army National …

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Survivor Story: Eric part 2 54:12

4+ y ago54:12

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Host Shaunestte Terrell talks with Eric, a sexual abuse survivor. Eric was sexually abused by a family member when he was a child. The trauma of the abuse has impacted him throughout much of his adult life. Eric shares his story which includes his struggle with addiction issues and how therapy is helping him deal with the trauma he suffered. Eric’s…

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Survivor Story: Eric 48:08

4+ y ago48:08

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Host Shaunestte Terrell talks with Eric, a sexual abuse survivor. Eric was sexually abused by a family member when he was a child. The trauma of the abuse has impacted him throughout much of his adult life. Eric shares his story which includes his struggle with addiction issues and how therapy is helping him deal with the trauma he suffered. Eric’s…

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How Jenny's Law Helps Survivors 40:33

4+ y ago40:33

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Shaunestte talks with Indiana State Senator Michael Crider about the work that went into the creation and adoption of Jenny’s Law and how that legislation helps sexual assault survivors. They also discuss the role of sexual assault nurse examiners (SANEs) and the important function they serve in conducting sexual assault exams and collecting eviden…

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