Secondary Survivors
Debbie Mitchell is a survivor of child sexual assault from her father. Despite the trauma she endured, Debbie has persevered and is now dedicated to raising awareness about the long-lasting effects of childhood sexual abuse on the victim as well as their loved ones.
In this episode:
What is a secondary survivor
Some of the challenges secondary survivors face
Debbie’s personal story and experience with secondary survivors
The importance of having people believe a survivor's story
Learning how PTSD can affect a survivor later in life
Confronting family members about abuse and the strained relationships it can cause
Finding healing through support groups
The significance of sharing stories of resilience and the impact it can have on others
