#SiblingsToo - Exploring the impacts of sibling sexual abuse – Details, episodes & analysis

So much is going on!

Here's a quick update about the SiblingsToo Podcast and the work going on behind the scenes.

In a deeply moving follow-up to Episode 54, Heather shares her experience of confronting sibling sexual abuse within her family. The shocking revelation by Heather's daughter, Brooke, and the subsequent turning point—with her son admitting guilt—paints a raw and honest portrait of a family navigating the darkest of times.

In the wake of Brooke's disclosure and the admission of sibling sexual abuse by her brother, Heather and Brooke face the arduous task of giving their impact statements for court, forced to give words and voice to the profound emotional toll the abuse has inflicted. As we listen to their statements and this follow-up discussion, we delve into the critical moments from the day Brooke courageously spoke up, through the family's initial reactions, to the ongoing legal proceedings that ripple through their lives. Heather's unwavering support for her children, her advocacy for appropriate justice and rehabilitation for her son, and the perseverance to heal as a family are all laid bare in this candid discussion.

Key Takeaways:

*   Brooke's impact statement reveals years of suffering due to sibling sexual abuse, including mental torment and confusion about her sexuality.

*   Heather struggles with dual advocacy, seeking justice for Brooke while ensuring her son receives adequate treatment and rehabilitation.

*   The family undergoes immense emotional turmoil, with both children experiencing psychological breakdowns and hospitalizations after disclosure.

*   Heather's faith plays an integral role, granting her the strength to support her family through their darkest period.

*   The family's experience underscores the necessity for better handling of sibling sexual abuse cases within the legal system and broader societal change.

Notable Quotes:

*   "My innocence was ripped from me due to his poor self-control and decisions and it wasn't fair." - Brooke

*   "My son destroyed our family bond, broke our family apart and caused what has felt like a death of both of my children." - Heather

*   "Trying to find a way to mostly advocate for the victim, my daughter, what she had been through, her feelings, five years of dealing with the abuse..." - Heather

*   "As much as we were trying to help both of our children, life had just become a disaster." - Heather

*   "I want people to know that certain things you feel have broken you to the core sometimes build you up to become that much stronger." - Heather

Timestampts

1:24

Brooke's impact statement

5:48

A Mother's Plea for Justice and Healing

9:52

A Mother's Struggle With Sibling Sexual Abuse

13:27

Concerns Over Sex Offender Treatment and Sentencing

19:03

A Family's Crisis of Disclosure and Sexual Abuse

25:59

The Overwhelming Nature of Navigating the Judicial System

27:01

Finding Strength in Faith During Family Crisis

30:05

Strength, Self-Care, and Family Resilience

35:34

Families Embrace Healing and Advocacy After Trauma

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So, what's been happening since the last episode?

And what's coming in the new season of the #SiblingsToo podcast.

In this episode, Nancy reflects on the progress made since the #SiblingsToo International Awareness Day and discusses the increasing conversation and energy getting the word out about sibling sexual abuse. She emphasize the importance of driving awareness and educating parents, family members, and those who have caused harm. Nancy also mentions upcoming changes to the podcast, including new guests such as various academics, professionals and survivors of sibling sexual abuse. She plans to explore solutions and interventions for families enduring SSA and address the language issue that seems to be difficult for everyone to get comfortable with. The new season of the #SiblingsToo Podcast will be released in late October.

Quotes:

• "The awareness day added energy into the conversation on an international basis."
• "Sibling sexual abuse is very different from other types of child sexual abuse...one of the key differences is the impact it has on the whole family."
• "The new season of The Siblings Two Podcast is going to be distributed on a more regular basis."
• "One of the subjects we're going to dive into is the whole conversation about what do we call this thing?"

In this episode Nancy is joined by John. John is in his fifties, lives in the United Kingdom and has recently reported incidents of sibling sexual abuse to the police where he lives.

John is in the legal process so his voice and name has been altered to protect his anonymity.

In this episode:

• Contacting the local police
• Off to a bad start but seeing progress
• The family dynamic growing up
• What happens if I speak out?
• The signs of abuse
• Having a safe space
• The next steps for John

Have you registered for the #SiblingsToo Day event yet? What Every Parent Needs To Know About Sibling Sexual Abuse is on Saturday, 15 April 2023, across the globe 

www.SiblingsToo.com/events

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In today's episode, Nancy shares her views on the 2022 movie, The Wonder, starring Florence Pugh, Tom Burke, and Kila Lord Cassidy.

Though very well acted, an apparently gratuitous backstory of sibling sexual abuse once again demonstrates a lack of understanding in media of what SSA really is and its true impacts.

When advocates are trying to right the wrongs of misinformation and myths associated with SSA, this film certainly doesn't help that effort.

Have you registered for the #SiblingsToo Day event yet? What Every Parent Needs To Know About Sibling Sexual Abuse is on Saturday, 15 April 2023, across the globe 

www.SiblingsToo.com/events

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The plans and video recordings for the upcoming #SiblingsToo day on 15 April are coming together. In this episode, Nancy shares further details of the event, the speakers, and some of the information every parent needs to know about sibling sexual abuse.

For more information and to register, just go to www.SiblingsToo.com/events

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In this episode Nancy is joined by Gloria Masters, author and advocate for adults who have experienced child sexual abuse.

She speaks from sixteen years of lived experience and has managed to turn the corner of healing into giving back. She does this through highlighting the issue of child sexual abuse to help other survivors.

She has published her second book Flightpath to Healing – A Guide for CSA Survivors, and is also the Founder and CEO of Handing the Shame Back Foundation.

In this episode:

• Gloria's childhood experience
• Commonalities among SSA survivors
• The Book: On Angels Wings, My Flight From Trauma to Grace
• Writing and releasing
• The Book: Flightpath to Healing, A Guide for Child Sexual Abuse (CSA) Survivors
• Do not compare
• Handing the shame back
• Advocating for others

Connect with Gloria: https://gloriamasters.com

Podcast: https://handingtheshameback.buzzsprout.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/handingtheshameback/

Linkedin:https://www.linkedin.com/in/gloriamasters16handingtheshameback16nonprofit/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HandingtheShameBack/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/HandinShameBack

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@handingtheshameback  

Foundation: https://www.handingtheshameback.org/ 

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In this episode Nancy is joined by Steve to give his perspective on what it is like to be the partner of a sibling sexual abuse survivor.

Steve's partner is Jane Epstein. Jane is an SSA survivor, speaker, author, and advocate for the prevention of sibling and child-on-child sexual abuse and trauma.

In this episode:

• Feeling disconnected
• Hearing the news that your wife was abused by her brother
• Working through the issues
• Riding the waves of emotions
• Growing as a partner and an individual
• Sometimes it can be a lot 
• Having empathy
• Supporting a survivor

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In this episode Nancy is joined by Brandy Black.

Brandy is the Founder of the siblingsexualtrauma.com website and one of the founding members of 5WAVES.org

In this episode:

• The origin of the sibling sexual trauma website
• Searching for information and support
• Developing the website, becoming a resource and support for others
• Finding the right words
• Brandy's family journey
• The formation of 5WAVES

Resources:

https://www.siblingsexualtrauma.com

https://www.5waves.org

https://www.mosac.net

https://www.taalk.org

https://www.rainn.org

https://www.stopitnow.org

https://www.whatsok.org

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In this episode Nancy is joined by Maria Socolof. Maria is a chronic pain researcher, author and a sibling sexual trauma survivor.

In this episode:

• The onset of Maria's pain
• Say "I let go..."
• Learning about trauma and pain
• Feeling the mind-body connection
• Remembering the past
• Validation and knowing your truth
• The words we use are important

Resources:

https://healingfromchronicpain.com

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