Molested by my Stepdad for 6 years
Show notes
Jasmine grew up in an unstable home, and at six years old, she began experiencing sexual abuse from her stepfather that continued for six years. She opens up about her mom’s response, the lasting effects of childhood trauma, and how being left without help led to further abuse as a teenager.
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On This Episode We Cover:
→ 00:00:00 - Introduction
→ 00:03:46 - What was her first experience of sexual abuse?
→ 00:06:30 - When did her stepfather’s abuse begin?
→ 00:09:42 - What happened when her stepfather broke into her room?
→ 00:13:46 - What happened when her sister told their mom?
→ 00:17:20 - Why didn’t her mom leave her abusive stepfather?
→ 00:19:42 - What happened when she finally told her mom?
→ 00:23:00 - Why didn’t she realize what was happening was wrong?
→ 00:26:08 - How did the abuse affect her childhood and friendships?
→ 00:28:44 - Why did her stepfather’s abuse become more frequent?
→ 00:30:26 - What happened when her mom suddenly became sick?
→ 00:33:56 - What happened after her mom died?
→ 00:35:22 - Why didn’t her family report the abuse?
→ 00:38:06 - Why was she placed in a mental health facility?
→ 00:40:46 - How did her past trauma affect her relationships as a teenager?
→ 00:43:16 - Why did she cut ties with her family at 18?
→ 00:45:32 - Why hasn’t she reported her stepfather?
→ 00:48:08 - When did she feel ready to talk about her trauma?
→ 00:50:10 - How can sharing your story help other survivors feel less alone?
→ 00:52:06 - Why is childhood sexual abuse so damaging?
→ 00:54:00 - How did it feel to share her story from beginning to end?
→ 00:56:12 - What else does she want people to understand about her family?
Further Listening
→ My Father Was a Pastor and a Predator
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