Devil and the Deep Blue Sea BONUS: What Does It Mean to Believe Survivors? In Conversation with Mary DeMuth and Colleen Ramser
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Jul 14, 2025 Colleen Ramser is a dedicated trauma therapist passionate about helping others, while Mary DeMuth is a survivor and author sharing profound insights on abuse. In this heartfelt conversation, they tackle the complexities of trauma and the importance of believing survivors. They explore the challenges posed by systemic failures in faith communities and the personal burdens of silence and shame. With a focus on healing through storytelling, they advocate for compassionate support in acknowledging trauma and fostering understanding in church settings.
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Mary's Trauma Memory Revisited
- Mary DeMuth revisited her elementary school decades after childhood sexual abuse, vividly recalling trauma landmarks.
- Her body physically reacted with intense vomiting, proving trauma was deeply imprinted even after many years.
Complex Nature of Trauma Memories
- Abuse trauma memories often emerge due to external cues or feelings of safety, not necessarily as false "recovered" memories.
- Trauma survivors' memories are rarely linear and can manifest as fragmented or dissociated experiences.
Mike Cosper's Dissociative Memory Loss
- Mike Cosper experienced dissociation during an intense trauma interview, losing memory of the conversation.
- This personal story illustrates how trauma impacts memory and cognition even in adults.
