A Survivor Confronts Control, Racism and Abuse While Reclaiming Her Voice

***Content warning*** This episode includes discussion of child sexual abuse, spiritual abuse, coercive control, and addiction. Please take care while listening.If you or someone you know has been affected by sexual abuse, you can contact Rape Crisis England & Wales (24/7) via their support page: https://rapecrisis.org.uk/get-help/want-to-talk/In this episode of Secular Sankofa, we sit down with Dionne Simpson, a Black British author, speaker, and survivor. Dionne traces a life shaped by racial isolation, church-centred control, and a pattern of strategic grooming that led to a devastating disclosure at fifteen, followed by disbelief and ostracism from both family and faith leadership.Follow Dionne and explore her workWebsite: https://dionnesimpson.co.uk/Store: https://dionne-simpson-books.sumupstore.com/productsThe Sabotaged Girl: https://dionne-simpson-books.sumupstore.com/product/the-sabotaged-girlSpiritual Abuse Awareness Online Course: https://dionne-simpson-books.sumupstore.com/product/spiritual-abuse-awareness-online-courseForged By Fire (Vol. 1): Crucible of Flame: https://dionne-simpson-books.sumupstore.com/product/forged-by-fire-volume-one-crucible-of-flameFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/DoraMilajeAcademyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesabotagedgirlLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dionnesimpson-author/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dionnesimpson7YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZVCMOiE2sZLOwg2Mqkw0wQThanks for listening to the Secular Sankofa Podcast, produced by the Association of Black Humanists (ABH). If you enjoy the show, please follow, rate, and review — it helps more people discover Black humanist voices.Stay connected with us:🌍 Meetup: association-of-black-humanists👍Facebook: @AssociationBlackHumanists📸 Instagram: @abhumanists🕊️ X / Twitter: @abhumanists▶️ YouTube: Association of Black Humanists🎵 TikTok: @assoc_of_black_humanistsLearn more about our work and community at abhumanists.org🎙️ Podcast produced by Humanise Live a podcast production agency based in London, serving charities, companies, and individuals across the globe..Learn more at www.humanise.live or [email protected]🎶 Music: Icy by Jeff Kaale