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EP 41 - Surviving and Thriving: Overcoming Family Childhood Sexual Abuse

January 28, 2023 • Evelyn Calaunan

In this episode, I am honored to have Decalie, a nurse and survivor of childhood sexual abuse, as my guest. She shares her personal journey and experience of overcoming the trauma of family childhood sexual abuse. It is a difficult topic to discuss, but it is important to bring awareness to this issue and provide support for those who have been affected by it. Decalie's story serves as a powerful reminder of the resilience and strength of survivors. If this topic has triggered any difficult emotions for you, we encourage you to seek out the resources listed below for support in Australia.

(Resources will be updated as necessary – if you have resources from your country please email me at evelyn@lifesrichtapestry.com.au )

If you are at risk

If you, or someone you know, is in immediate danger, call 000.

National

1800RESPECT
(1800 737 732)

The National Sexual Assault, Family & Domestic Violence Counselling Line for any Australian who has experienced, or is at risk of, family and domestic violence and/or sexual assault.

24 hours, 7 days a week.

www.1800respect.org.au

Lifeline (13 11 14) A national number which can help put you in contact with a crisis service in your state.

24 hours, 7 days a week. www.lifeline.org.au

Blue Knot This is a support service for adult survivors of childhood trauma and abuse, parents, partners, family and friends. Phone 1300 657 380, 9 am-5 pm, 7 days a week.

Kids Helpline Kids Helpline is a free, confidential phone counselling service for young people aged 5-25 years. It also offers webchat and email counselling. Phone 1800 551 800, 24 hours, 7 days a week.

https://au.reachout.com/articles/sexual-assault-support-service

health.nsw.gov.auhttps://www.health.nsw.gov.au › se...Resources for victims and families - Sexual assault - NSW Health

Resource for parents

Braveheartshttps://bravehearts.org.au ›
Raising Children Networkhttps://raisingchildren.net.au › sexu...Child sexual abuse & assault: resources

WHO https://www.who.int/health-topics/violence-against-children#tab=tab_1

NSVRC https://www.nsvrc.org/sites/default/files/Publications_NSVRC_Booklets_Global-perspectives-on-sexual-violence.pdf

National Crime Victimization Survey (NCVS)

https://www.rainn.org/statistics/children-and-teens

CDC - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (.gov)https://www.cdc.gov › fastfactFast Facts: Preventing Child Sexual Abuse |Violence Prevention|Injury Center|CDC

UNICEF https://www.unicef.org/media/89206/file/CSAE-Brief-v3.pdf

World vision AUST. World Vision Australiahttps://www.worldvision.com.au › c...Child Abuse - Facts, Stories & How We Can End It