
About this episode
Cathy is the epitome of an Aussie battler. She has overcome very difficult odds. She is a survivor. Cathy reached out to me to share her story and how it had been partially covered in a documentary called “Ghost Hunter”. She said there was a lot more to the story and today she shares that with us.
Cathy endured sexual trauma as a child, she survived things no one should ever experience.
Note: some names have been edited for privacy reasons.
Content warning: This episode discusses child sexual abuse, rape, drugs and suicide. For support please check out the following resources:
- Act For Kids to prevent and treat child abuse and neglect www.actforkids.com.au
- Blue Knot Foundation for female adult survivors of child sexual abuse. 1300 657380 or www.blueknot.org.au
- Samsn for male adult survivors of child sexual abuse. 1800 472676 or [email protected]
- The rhyming book Zoe mentioned is Only For Me by Michelle Derrig www.onlyforme.com.au
- Lifeline 13 11 14 or www.lifeline.org.au
- National Alcohol and Other Drug Hotline 1800 250 015
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