BONUS: What Does It Mean to Believe Survivors? In Conversation with Mary DeMuth and Colleen Ramser
Devil and the Deep Blue Sea
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Healing Through Story: Navigating Trauma and Survival
This chapter addresses listener feedback on the complexities of sexual abuse within evangelical contexts, emphasizing the importance of acknowledging real perpetrators while fostering dialogue around trauma. Featuring a conversation with a survivor and a trauma therapist, it highlights the non-linear healing journey that abuse survivors undergo and the significance of label preferences like 'victim' and 'survivor.' The speakers advocate for personal growth through faith and empathy, illustrating how recognizing one's circumstances is critical to both healing and supporting others.
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