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EPISODE · Aug 19, 2025 · 1H 22M

They Called It ‘Healing’ — She Calls It Hell: A Survivor’s Shocking Story

from Un-holier Than Thou Podcast · host Susie Spencer, Jenny Smith, Surviving Podcast Network

In this powerful and emotional episode of Unholier Than Thou, hosts Susie and Jenny welcome a courageous survivor—A—who is breaking her silence on the horrifying abuse she endured at Shenandoah Haven, one of many institutions in the troubled teen industry.A shares her story of being sent away without consent, subjected to emotional, physical, and religious abuse, and ultimately surviving a system that protects predators and punishes the vulnerable. From the "Porn Pastor" to the church's twisted justice system, this episode pulls back the curtain on an industry cloaked in secrecy.🛑 This is a must-hear episode for anyone who wants to understand the hidden horrors behind “rehabilitation” programs and why survivors like A are demanding real change.👉 Subscribe for more survivor stories⚠️ Trigger Warning: This episode contains accounts of abuse, exploitation, and trauma. Please listen with care.🔗 #TroubledTeenIndustry #SurvivorStory #AbuseAwareness #LegislativeChange #CommunitySupport #ExposeTheTruth #ReligiousTrauma #ShenandoahHavenSupport the show

In this powerful and emotional episode of Unholier Than Thou, hosts Susie and Jenny welcome a courageous survivor—A—who is breaking her silence on the horrifying abuse she endured at Shenandoah Haven, one of many institutions in the troubled teen industry. A shares her story of being sent away without consent, subjected to emotional, physical, and religious abuse, and ultimately surviving a system that protects predators and punishes the vulnerable. From the "Porn Pastor" to the church's twis...

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