Over the past several weeks, I have interviewed several guests on the Passion Struck podcast who have experienced the consequences of abuse and neglect. These include my recent interviews with Kara Robinson Chamberlain, who was kidnapped by a serial killer and sexually assaulted. Carrington Smith, who was emotionally abused and neglected for years by her parents and sexually abused while she was in college. I also interviewed Rabbi Avremi Zippel, who was sexually abused for ten years during childhood. I created this podcast to bring more awareness to how to heal from abuse and face the future with hope. If you require help and want to speak to someone about your experience, try these resources: National Domestic Violence Hotline National Sexual Assault Hotline National Dating Abuse Hotline Pathways to Safety International National Center for Victims of Crime Casa de Esperanza (Spanish-speaking hotline) National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center Asian and Pacific Islander Institute on Domestic Violence The National Center on Violence Against Women in the Black Community National LGBTQ Task Force --► Get the full show notes: https://passionstruck.com/heal-from-the-shattering-consequences-of-abuse/ --► Subscribe to My Channel Here: https://www.youtube.com/c/JohnRMiles --► Subscribe to the podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/passion-struck-with-john-r-miles/id1553279283 *Our Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/passionstruck. Thank You to Our Sponsor, Masterworks This episode of Passion Struck with John R. Miles is brought to you by Masterworks, the first platform for buying and selling shares representing an investment in iconic artwork. Invest in Fractional Shares in Art Earn a Return when the Art Sells. Go to https://www.masterworks.io/ and use code PASSION. Passion Struck Podcast Starter Packs New to the show? These Starter Packs are collections of our most popular episodes grouped by topic, and we now have them also on Spotify. To find your old favorites, you can also browse starter packs for existing listeners. Every week, John interviews everyday heroes from all walks of life. Learn how to subscribe to the show and never miss a new episode and topic. Why We Must Heal From the Shattering Consequences of Abuse Like the stories of Kara Robinson Chamberlain, Carrington Smith, and Avremi Zipel, many people go through life with profound, unhealed impairments they’ve suffered from prior traumatic experiences caused by abuse. Abuse is a widespread issue that has touched and still touches many people, both children, and adults. But, you will also hear that victims experience hope following the abuse and rediscover purpose as they recover from it. We will discuss critical aspects of trauma and abuse awareness and, more importantly, dive into five tips for how a victim can pursue healing. 0:00 Announcements and teaser 4:16 Experiencing deep, unhealed consequences of abuse 5:56 The forms of abuse 10:51 Why does abuse happen? 12:21 How common are the consequences of abuse? 13:43 Consequences of abuse on victims 15:14 Dos and don'ts for handling an abusive situation 16:14 Five ways to heal from the consequences of abuse 21:31 Give yourself the time and grace to heal 22:54 Wrap up and synthesis Show Discussion Questions How do people find hope after experiencing the consequences of abuse? How prevalent is abuse in the U.S. and worldwide? Why is abuse never the victims fault? Why should you not bury your emotions around past trauma? What are the different types of abuse? Why is the way we approach our healing and the choices we make so important? What are your key takeaways from today’s episode? How can you apply them to your life? What have you learned about overcoming the consequences of abuse? Show Links Interested in reading the transcript for the episode: https://johnrmiles.com/how-to-heal-the-shattering-consequences-of-abuse/ I interviewed Kara Robinson Chamberlain on how you heal after surviving a kidnap