Ep 091 Sean O shares his Experience, Strength and Hope

Join us in this episode as Sean O talks about being a survivor of the Child Abuse Sex Scandal in the Catholic Church and the beginning of his recovery journey in SAA.   Links Mentioned in this episode: https://www.usatoday.com/videos/news/nation/2022/04/20/new-jersey-diocese-settle-sex-abuse-lawsuits-87-5-m/7380461001/ https://www.healthyplace.com/abuse/articles/guilt-and-shame-of-being-raped https://pandys.org/articles/2021/sexual-arousal-and-sexual-assault/ https://pandys.org/articles/2021/was-it-my-fault-self-blame-survivors/ https://www.rainn.org/articles/adult-survivors-child-sexual-abuse https://victimsofcrime.org/effects-of-csa-on-the-victim/ Since suicide was mentioned in this episode, if you are in suicidal crisis or emotional distress, reach out to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-8255 https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/   YouTube Links to music in this episode (used for educational purposes): Tom Waits - Come On Up To The House: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hUE-ic_Q0g4 Referenced in the Talent/No Talent Show: Astor Piazzolla - Libertango for 2 pianos 4 hands: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gSwsvPhzXfM Mason Williams - The Prince's Panties: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=70KljtwNjxo   Be sure to reach us via email: [email protected] If you are comfortable and interested in being a guest or panelist, please feel free to contact me. [email protected]   To find meetings in the San Francisco Bay Area, be sure to visit: https://www.bayareasaa.org/meetings To find meetings in the your local area or online, be sure to visit the main SAA website: https://saa-recovery.org/meetings/   The content of this podcast has not been approved by and may not reflect the opinions or policies of the ISO of SAA, Inc.