Carol: Girl, Groomed | 127

This week, we welcome Carol, the author of the upcoming book “Girl, Groomed” to Behind Beautiful Things. Carol joins us to tell a harrowing story of severe childhood trauma, the silence around the abuse she and others experienced, and then how her trauma continued to effect her throughout her life. Please join us!Please Note: There is discussion of sexual abuse and violence in this episode. Please take care while listening. Bookshop - https://bookshop.org/p/books/girl-groomed-carol-odell/21633639Barnes and Noble - https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/girl-groomed-carol-odell/1145931748Amazon:https://www.amazon.com/Girl-Groomed-Carol-Odell/dp/1647428726/National Sexual AssaultHotline(24 hour)1-800-656-HOPE(1-800-656-4673)Their website also offers State by State resources. US Center for SafeSport833-5US-Safe(833-587-7233) Behind Beautiful Things Website: www.sadtimespodcast.com Follow Behind Beautiful Things on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/373292146649249Follow Behind Beautiful Things on Instagram: @behindbeautifulthingspodcastLearn more about Kevin’s Professional Speaking andActing at www.kevincrispin.com Check out Kevin’s substack: https://allconviction.substack.comGet your very own “Sad Schwag”: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/hysteria51/albums/253388-sad-times-podcast?ref_id=9022Editorial note: Behind Beautiful Things is committed to sharingvarious stories from generous guests. The hope is to allow any number ofstories to be shared to help people feel less alone and, perhaps, moreempathetic. It is important to clarify that the guests’ stories, perspectives, and sentiments do notnecessarily reflect the views and beliefs of Behind Beautiful Things in anyway. Please note that Behind Beautiful Things is in no way a substitute formedical or professional mental health support.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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This week, we welcome Carol, the author of the upcoming book “Girl, Groomed” to Behind Beautiful Things. Carol joins us to tell a harrowing story of severe childhood trauma, the silence around the abuse she and others experienced, and then how her trauma continued to effect her throughout her life. Please join us!Please Note: There is discussion of sexual abuse and violence in this episode. Please take care while listening. Bookshop - https://bookshop.org/p/books/girl-groomed-carol-odell/21633639Barnes and Noble - https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/girl-groomed-carol-odell/1145931748Amazon:https://www.amazon.com/Girl-Groomed-Carol-Odell/dp/1647428726/National Sexual AssaultHotline(24 hour)1-800-656-HOPE(1-800-656-4673)Their website also offers State by State resources. US Center for SafeSport833-5US-Safe(833-587-7233) Behind Beautiful Things Website: www.sadtimespodcast.com Follow Behind Beautiful Things on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/373292146649249Follow Behind Beautiful Things on Instagram: @behindbeautifulthingspodcastLearn more about Kevin’s Professional Speaking andActing at www.kevincrispin.com Check out Kevin’s substack: https://allconviction.substack.comGet your very own “Sad Schwag”: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/hysteria51/albums/253388-sad-times-podcast?ref_id=9022Editorial note: Behind Beautiful Things is committed to sharingvarious stories from generous guests. The hope is to allow any number ofstories to be shared to help people feel less alone and, perhaps, moreempathetic. It is important to clarify that the guests’ stories, perspectives, and sentiments do notnecessarily reflect the views and beliefs of Behind Beautiful Things in anyway. Please note that Behind Beautiful Things is in no way a substitute formedical or professional mental health support. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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