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Ep12 She Stayed Silent About Sexual Abuse for 20 Years
Many survivors spend years minimizing their pain, believing what happened to them “wasn't that bad.” Debra knows that journey firsthand. She shares her story of childhood sexual abuse, teen pregnancy, date rape, years of silence, and the emotional wounds that shaped her life. She explains how trauma affected her relationships, identity, and understanding of herself—and how Jesus met her in the middle of that pain and began a process of healing.
Together, Christine and Debra discuss trauma responses like freezing and dissociation, why many survivors struggle with anger and shame, the…
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