EPISODE · Jun 24, 2025 · 1H 31M
9. When Grooming Feels Like Love (Mary Beth's Story)
from Healed-ish · host Jubilee Dawn
In this episode, I sit down with Mary Beth, a survivor and author who is bravely sharing her story of what it was like to be groomed by her choir teacher. At just 12 years old, a trusted adult began building a relationship with her that would eventually become romantic when she was 19.For years, Mary Beth believed the connection she had with him was special, even meaningful. We talk about what it’s like to untangle memories that once felt positive, the emotional confusion that often comes with grooming, and the deep work required to reclaim your story. Mary Beth brings so much wisdom, tenderness, and clarity to a topic that many people have a hard time naming.She is now releasing her first book, Thinking of You, which explores her story in depth and offers insight into how these experiences often begin quietly and subtly. It’s a book for anyone who has ever questioned their own story, or felt alone in their process of understanding the past.-Mary Beth's Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mary.beth.runnoe?lang=enMary Beth's IG: https://www.instagram.com/mary.beth.runnoe/Resources on Grooming: https://rainn.org/news/grooming-know-warning-signs-Jubilee’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jubileedawnsJubilee’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/jubileedawnsHealed-ish TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@healedishpodcastHealed-ish IG: https://www.instagram.com/healedishpodcastApply To Share Your Story: https://forms.gle/23f8SPBX1VntsqUU8
What this episode covers
In this episode, I sit down with Mary Beth, a survivor and author who is bravely sharing her story of what it was like to be groomed by her choir teacher. At just 12 years old, a trusted adult began building a relationship with her that would eventually become romantic when she was 19.For years, Mary Beth believed the connection she had with him was special, even meaningful. We talk about what it’s like to untangle memories that once felt positive, the emotional confusion that often comes with grooming, and the deep work required to reclaim your story. Mary Beth brings so much wisdom, tenderness, and clarity to a topic that many people have a hard time naming.She is now releasing her first book, Thinking of You, which explores her story in depth and offers insight into how these experiences often begin quietly and subtly. It’s a book for anyone who has ever questioned their own story, or felt alone in their process of understanding the past.-Mary Beth's Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mary.beth.runnoe?lang=enMary Beth's IG: https://www.instagram.com/mary.beth.runnoe/Resources on Grooming: https://rainn.org/news/grooming-know-warning-signs-Jubilee’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jubileedawnsJubilee’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/jubileedawnsHealed-ish TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@healedishpodcastHealed-ish IG: https://www.instagram.com/healedishpodcastApply To Share Your Story: https://forms.gle/23f8SPBX1VntsqUU8
NOW PLAYING
9. When Grooming Feels Like Love (Mary Beth's Story)
No transcript for this episode yet
Similar Episodes
No similar episodes found.
Similar Podcasts
No similar podcasts found.