Realizing the Relationship Was Abuse, Not Love

On this episode of No Filter, Kate Langbroek speaks with Sarah Kopp, a survivor, advocate, and the founder of Step In For Kids. Sarah’s story is heartbreaking, complex, and ultimately inspiring.

As a teenager, Sarah was groomed by her teacher. That relationship would go on to become even more complicated when she married him. Years later, she found the courage to report him to police and confront her past, taking control of her story in a way that took extraordinary bravery.

Today, Sarah is dedicated to protecting children and supporting survivors through her work with Step In For Kids, transforming her painful experiences into a force for change.

In this conversation, Sarah shares her journey with honesty, courage, and compassion. She talks about surviving trauma, reclaiming her voice, and the work she’s doing to make the world a safer place for children.

Step In For Kids was founded by survivor and educator Sarah Kopp to protect children from grooming and sexual abuse. For more information go here. 

Content warning: This article contains descriptions of child abuse. If you or anyone you know needs expert help, please contact Bravehearts — an organisation providing support to victims of child abuse. If you are concerned about the welfare of a child, you can get advice from the Child Abuse Protection Hotline (1800 688 009) or the 24-Hour Child Abuse Report Line (131 478).

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CREDITS:

Guest: Sarah Kopp

Host: Kate Langbroek

Executive Producer: Naima Brown

Senior Producer: Bree Player

Audio Producer: Jacob Round

Video Producer: Josh Green

This episode of No Filter was recorded at Session In Progress studio. 

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