Show Notes
She was only 9 years old when her older brother began molesting her. She kept it a secret until she was 16 years old, believing she was the only victim. After coming forward, she realized that others had been experiencing the abuse too, including her younger brother.
She shares the anger, grief, relief, and unanswered questions that she still carries, as well as how the entire experience impacted her life and those around her.
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Topics Discussed:
→ Being molested at 9 and keeping it secret until 16
→ Going to the police and evidence found in the home
→ Living in fear after her brother was bailed out
→ Her brother's suicide and the notes he left behind
→ How this experience shook her faith in religion
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On This Episode We Cover:
→ 00:00:00 - Introduction
→ 00:01:23 - When did her stepbrother move in with them?
→ 00:03:06 - What was their age difference?
→ 00:04:13 - When and why did her stop?
→ 00:06:47 - How did she feel before she told her parents?
→ 00:12:26 - Who else was getting abused?
→ 00:14:21 - Why were they scared to report abuse?
→ 00:18:15 - What was her brother saying when contacting them after?
→ 00:19:20 - When did the warrant go out?
→ 00:20:19 - What did he do after posting bail?
→ 00:23:24 - Why did she struggle with religion?
→ 00:25:15 - What happened after her brother took his life?
→ 00:26:34 - Who else committed suicide in her family?
→ 00:27:35 - When did another victim come forward?
→ 00:28:44 - How was her first relationship?
→ 00:32:31 - Who did she have a falling out with?
→ 00:35:45 - What was it like processing so much grief?
→ 00:36:21 - How is her relationship with her grandfather?
→ 00:38:06 - How is EMDR therapy helping her?
→ 00:41:37 - What has helped her the most in her healing journey?
Further Listening:
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