EPISODE · Mar 3, 2026 · 30 MIN
Bob & John-Michael: Add Boys to the Narrative — It Happens to Us Too S5E5
from Invading the Darkness: Stories from the Fight against Child Sex Trafficking · host Shared Hope International
What happens when boys are finally included in the conversation? In this deeply moving episode, Bob and John-Michael speak with courage and clarity about the often-overlooked reality that boys and men experience sexual abuse and exploitation too. Through lived experience, they challenge harmful myths, confront stigma and silence, and name the devastating impact of being unseen, unheard, or dismissed because of gender. Their conversation centers on healing, identity, and hope—addressing how trauma affects boys differently, why many never disclose, and what happens when society fails to ask the right questions. With honesty and compassion, Bob and John-Michael call for awareness, education, and inclusion, reminding us that expanding the narrative does not take away from survivors—it makes room for all of them. Listen now to this powerful and necessary conversation about truth, healing, and why adding boys to the narrative is essential to real prevention and restoration.Support the show
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What happens when boys are finally included in the conversation? In this deeply moving episode, Bob and John-Michael speak with courage and clarity about the often-overlooked reality that boys and men experience sexual abuse and exploitation too. Through lived experience, they challenge harmful myths, confront stigma and silence, and name the devastating impact of being unseen, unheard, or dismissed because of gender. Their conversation centers on healing, identity, ...
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