Episode 6 | Part 1: Caretaking, Courage & Survival — Childhood Abuse, Betrayal & Finding Hope

⚠️ Content Note:This episode includes a discussion of childhood abuse and sexual assault. Listener discretion is advised.(proceed to summary below):Childhood Abuse, Betrayal & Finding Hope:In this deeply personal episode of On The P.A.T.H., Dr. Jack Gatti Hilton sits down with his sister, Jeannie, for an honest and courageous conversation about survival, truth-telling, and the long road toward healing.In Part One, Jeannie shares her upbringing within a close-knit family, stepping into caregiving roles early in life while navigating various forms of abuse. She speaks openly about the difficult decision to report their father to the police, the lasting impact on family relationships, and the complicated process of reclaiming her voice through writing and storytelling.The conversation also explores formative experiences in early adulthood, including dating, trauma, and surviving sexual assault — moments that shaped how she understood safety, trust, and identity.This episode is not about sensationalizing pain. It is about honoring resilience, confronting silence, and acknowledging the courage required to tell the truth.Part One ends at a turning point — the moment she met her husband — setting the stage for Part Two, where the conversation shifts toward faith, healing, integration, and what comes after survival.🎧 In Part Two:We explore healing, faith, marriage, motherhood, and how trauma can be integrated rather than ignored.📌 Learn more about the P.A.T.H. Model™ (Presence, Alignment, Truth, Healing):ThePathModel.com📌 Follow Dr. Jack Gatti Hilton:Instagram: @UnsungEmpathWebsite: ThePathModel.com#OnThePATH #TraumaRecovery #FaithAndMentalHealth #HealingJourney #Storytelling #MentalHealthAwareness