77 Years of Child Abuse (podcast)

Summary:

In this episode of Kids at Risk Action, Katie and Jenna explore the deep, lasting effects of childhood trauma through the lens of a survivor’s 77-year journey. They discuss how childhood abuse, often unrecognized, rewires the brain and shapes a lifetime of emotional struggles, relationships, and self-worth issues. The hosts highlight the gap between mental health expertise and lived experience, stressing the need for trauma-informed care that truly understands the daily erosion of a survivor’s identity. They also call for society to treat childhood abuse as a public health crisis, urging mandatory trauma training across various sectors and advocating for better policies and funding to address the root causes of societal issues like homelessness and addiction. Ultimately, they emphasize the importance of listening to survivors and centering their voices in the push for systemic change.

Podcast Audio:

77 Years of Child Abuse

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