What happens after the abuse ends?

In this deeply reflective episode, we move beyond the moment of child sexual abuse (CSA) and explore the silent, shape-shifting aftermath that survivors often carry for years, sometimes unknowingly. From anxiety, hypervigilance, and the need to control environments to struggles with parenting, boundaries, intimacy, physical health and voice, this episode traces the often-invisible imprint of trauma.

We draw from research, and survivor stories, including Brian Kennedy’s unforgettable essay “Tough Enough to Talk”, to paint a fuller picture of how CSA impacts not just childhood but life.

Brian Kennedy’s 2016 Essay on his experience with Child Sexual Abuse. 

Tough Enough To Talk—https://medium.com/@briankennedy29/tough-enough-to-talk-dc11a9cb41e7

Dr Nadine Burke’s TED Talk—"How childhood trauma affects health across a lifetime"

https://youtu.be/95ovIJ3dsNk

Dr Nadine’s Talk on ACE’s and Toxic Stress 

https://youtu.be/Ta5tbuFVkHY