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Thank you so much for listening.

Thank you so much for listening. Jan Broberg is a mother, actress, speaker, and advocate.

When she was a young girl, she and her parents faced grooming and sexual abuse at the hands of a neighbor. The events that unfolded afterwards, which include two childhood abductions by the same man,

are a clear example of the cyclical nature of abuse.

However, all that Jan has done to heal since, which includes a book, a documentary entitled abducted in plain sight, a scripted series

called A Friend of the Family, her non-profit organization, a podcast, and more, are all

beautiful examples of her resiliency and strength. Thus, we are so grateful she joined us today

to share all that came next for her as a survivor and parent.

I think my family members and my close friends would describe me as vivacious, full of life, a lot of energy, an indomitable spirit. I rarely give up.

I keep trying and keep going. I think they would call me a generous person. I really do have

a big heart, sometimes to a fault. I really care about people and about making improvements in the world,

and that has come in different ways throughout my life. I have had wonderful support. My immediate

family, my parents, my sisters, best friends, and my son have all had a huge impact on how I've been able to move forward. There is

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