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In this episode Faith Joyner courageously shares her story of healing from childhood sexual abuse by giving herself permission to fall in love with herself and experience joy.

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Episode Highlights 


Sexual abuse from a parent
The power of using your voice
How sexual abuse  impacts your view of yourself 
Fighting to maintain your authentic voice  
Responses to trauma and how it impacts your decision making in life
Shame, guilt and humiliation as a part of childhood sexual abuse 
The experience of not being protected by your parents 
Learning to trust people again
Learning to be intimate 
The challenges of setting boundaries and separating with family members after childhood sexual abuse

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Special Guest: Faith Joyner


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Resources


RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network)


NCTSN (The National Child Trauma Stress Network)


NSVRC (National Sexual Violence Resource Center)


Stop It Now


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