Carpenter Road Part Two | Trauma, Survival, and Learning to Live Beside the Past

After years of silence, Morgan Scafe finally tells the truth. But survival does not end when the abuse stops. In Part Two of this documentary story, Morgan recounts the courtroom trial that changed her life, the emotional cost of testifying against her abuser, and the decades that followed as she tried to rebuild a life beside the trauma she endured as a child. Heather Holt explores the lifelong impact of abuse through Morgan’s story of therapy, chronic illness, body memory, advocacy work, family, survival, and learning what healing actually looks like when there is no clean ending. This episode contains discussions of childhood sexual abuse, emotional abuse, trauma, medical trauma, and violence. Please listen with care. Connect with Morgan: Morgan Scafe Author Connect with Morgan on Facebook Connect with Morgan on LinkedIn Carpenter Road on Amazon Additional resources about Morgans Case: https://www.mlive.com/news/flint/2012/06/thomas_minarik_convicted_of_se.html Flushing Township man convicted of first-degree criminal sexual conduct up for parole; victim wants him to remain in prison - mlive.com Thomas F Minarik of Michigan, arrests, mugshots, and charges Updated 2026 | Rain-Street If you'd like to support the show, just click the link | Be a part of the Change Happened community Enter to win the "What Changed Me Community Challenge" | Enter to Win! To join our mailing list and learn more our guests visit | Changehappenedpodcast.com Get your discount on Pure Energy Apothecary products | 20% off PURE ENERGY NOW Start your Liminal Luna Journey FREE | code CHANGE at checkout | Liminalluna.com Looking for your customized Dear Sweet One lullaby find them here | Shop Now Dear Sweet One Follow along on Instagram @Change Happened  Got a story to share? Drop me a line at [email protected] and maybe your "Change Happened" moment will be next.