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Trauma Interrupted with Jan Broberg
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Trauma Interrupted with Jan Broberg exists to change the way trauma is understood, discussed, and healed. It is the primary public-facing voice of the foundation and the main audience entry point into the JBF ecosystem. The show bridges lived experience, survivor testimony, education, systems critique, recovery tools, and cultural conversation into one platform.
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Trauma Interrupted with Jan Broberg
What One Sacrifices To Save Their Child : Ruthie's Story [Re-Release]
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A mother does the unthinkable to protect her child. Ruthie joins Jan Broberg to share her family's story of surviving child sexual abuse and the fight to save her daughter's life in the aftermath.
Content advisory: child sexual abuse, abuse by a sibling, and suicidal ideation.
Correction: the perpetrator is referred to as step-son/stepbrother in the episode; he is in fact the half-brother.
Today Jan is joined by Ruthie who is the parent of a child that went through sexual abuse by her half-sibling for two years. The story today is this child's story, but through the eyes of her mother, showing the sacrifices one has to make initially to end the abuse and later to save her child's life after dysfunctional behavior has set in due to the abuse.
If you or someone you know is experiencing emotional distress or suicidal ideation, please access the resources below:
National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Call/Text 988
National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN) : 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)
National Alliance for Mental Illness: 1-800-950-6264
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