This is the last episode of Journey On: Survivors Healing from Sexual Abuse and Assault. It's with a heavy heart that I make this decision. I wish all of my past guests and all of my listeners nothing but love and healing. I know that you will continue to pursue your life goals and continued healing from sexual abuse. You deserve healing. I'll still be around. Email me if you need additional support. Take care. -- D.J. Burr

In this episode of Journey On, D.J. talks with Janitta Nichols, former police officer and author of "The Secrets of My Mother." In this book, Janitta explores what she calls "the family secrecy program" and details her harrowing survival from 300 sexual abuse experiences by family members! Janitta is a survivor! Follow and Subscribe to see more of Janitta's journey: Instagram and Youtube.

Journey On is hosted by D.J. Burr - a Seattle psychotherapist, screenwriter, and author. Check out DJ's linktree: https://linktr.ee/djable for links to books, shows, etc. Each episode of Journey On features real-life accounts of sexual abuse and assault. You may be triggered by what you hear. I advise self-care tools; reaching out to a friend, seeing your therapist, picking a new time to listen to the show, or even listening with a group of friends. Take care of yourself first. Music by: Condewit, Matthew Ortega --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/journeyonpod/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/journeyonpod/support

On this episode of Journey On, DJ talks with Dr. Matt Jaremko, a clinical psychologist who co-wrote a book with Beth Fehlbaum, a survivor of childhood sexual abuse, called Trauma Recovery: Sessions with Dr. Matt, Narratives of Hope and Resilience for Victims with PTSD. Dr. Matt. DJ and Dr. Matt take a deep dive into the roots of trauma and how survivors can navigate the complex healing process. You can view their conversation along with power points on Youtube.

Journey On is hosted by D.J. Burr - a Seattle psychotherapist, screenwriter, and author. Check out DJ's linktree: https://linktr.ee/djable for links to books, shows, etc. Each episode of Journey On features real-life accounts of sexual abuse and assault. You may be triggered by what you hear. I advise self-care tools; reaching out to a friend, seeing your therapist, picking a new time to listen to the show, or even listening with a group of friends. Take care of yourself first. Music by: Condewit, Matthew Ortega --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/journeyonpod/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/journeyonpod/support

In this episode of Journey On, DJ welcomes back friend and past guest Andre Bisquera (Previously on S1E6) to get caught up on Andre's quest to right the wrongs of the legal system when it comes to survivors' rights and statutes of limitation for reporting sexual abuse/assault. Andre lives in Hawaii and has amassed a strong following from the survivor community there. His online men's survivor group has grown exponentially in the last year or so. He shares what it's like to see the journey ahead unfold. Follow Andre on Twitter or email him to learn about his group at [email protected].

Journey On is hosted by D.J. Burr - a Seattle psychotherapist, screenwriter, and author. Check out DJ's linktree: https://linktr.ee/djable for links to books, shows, etc. Each episode of Journey On features real-life accounts of sexual abuse and assault. You may be triggered by what you hear. I advise self-care tools; reaching out to a friend, seeing your therapist, picking a new time to listen to the show, or even listening with a group of friends. Take care of yourself first. Music by: Condewit, Matthew Ortega --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/journeyonpod/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/journeyonpod/support

On this episode of Journey On, DJ talks with author Rick Huttner. Rick discusses sexual abuse as an infant and a teen, and the impact that has had on his life. He also discusses about the resiliency of survivors. Make sure to check out Rick’s foundation, Resilient People, and his book, Resilient People: A Journey from Abuse to Healing & Love - Available on Amazon. Journey On is hosted by D.J. Burr - a Seattle psychotherapist, screenwriter, and author. Check out DJ's linktree: https://linktr.ee/djable for links to books, shows, etc. Each episode of Journey On features real-life accounts of sexual abuse and assault. You may be triggered by what you hear. I advise self-care tools; reaching out to a friend, seeing your therapist, picking a new time to listen to the show, or even listening with a group of friends. Take care of yourself first. Music by: Condewit, Matthew Ortega --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/journeyonpod/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/journeyonpod/support

On this episode of Journey On, D.J. talks with Dr. Jason Newsome, author of Finding Peace In An Imperfect World: Applying God's Principles to Calm Real-Life Chaos, and director of Day Spring Counseling Service in Dunbar, WV. Jason shares about his experience of healing from physical, emotional, and sexual abuse by five different perpetrators. In his private practice, Jason works with both sexual perpetrators and sexual abuse survivors. He talks about forgiveness as a debt, which opens up an enlightening conversation with D.J. that aids in additional healing for him. 

Journey On: Survivors Healing from Sexual Abuse and Assault is hostedby D.J. Burr - a Seattle psychotherapist, screenwriter, and author. Check out DJ's linktree: https://linktr.ee/djable for links to books, shows, etc. Each episode of Journey On features real-life accounts of sexual abuse and assault. You may be triggered by what you hear. I advise self-care tools; reaching out to a friend, seeing your therapist, picking a new time to listen to the show, or even listening with a group of friends. Take care of yourself first. Music by: Condewit, Matthew Ortega - Follow on Instagram

Author Larry Ruhl joins D.J. for another riveting episode of the podcast. Larry discusses his book, Breaking The Ruhls, what it was like to grow up in a home with a mother whom suffered with mental illness, and a father who sexually abused him. Larry maneuvered through his tragedy with relationships, and drugs, but emerged as someone willing and able to survive. Learn more about Larry and his fantastic memoir at www.breakingtheruhls.com.

Journey On: Survivors Healing from Sexual Abuse and Assault is hostedby D.J. Burr - a Seattle psychotherapist, screenwriter, and author. Check out DJ's linktree: https://linktr.ee/djable for links to books, shows, etc. Each episode of Journey On features real-life accounts of sexual abuse and assault. You may be triggered by what you hear. I advise self-care tools; reaching out to a friend, seeing your therapist, picking a new time to listen to the show, or even listening with a group of friends. Take care of yourself first. Music by: Condewit, Matthew Ortega - Follow on Instagram

Journey On is Back! Join D.J. and guest, Ben Black, as they discuss what it means to be survivors of a global epidemic - child sexual abuse! Ben identifies as a queer person who has suffered greatly. He goes in-depth to discuss how he survived being abused within the Catholic church, and how he and others fought back - to be heard and to be seen. Ben discloses that his father is also a child sex abuse survivor, and was also abused by a clergy member. Intergenerational child abuse trauma is real and must be discussed, and addressed. 

Journey On: Survivors Healing from Sexual Abuse and Assault is hostedby D.J. Burr - a Seattle psychotherapist, screenwriter, and author. Check out DJ's linktree: https://linktr.ee/djable for links to books, shows, etc. Each episode of Journey On features real-life accounts of sexual abuse and assault. You may be triggered by what you hear. I advise self-care tools; reaching out to a friend, seeing your therapist, picking a new time to listen to the show, or even listening with a group of friends. Take care of yourself first. Music by: Condewit, Matthew Ortega - Follow on Instagram