When the Impact Is Absence

In this intimate opening to The Impact Series, we explore how child sexual abuse leaves marks that aren’t always visible or spoken. Through personal reflection, a book excerpt, and quiet truth-telling, this episode looks at the kind of impact that hides in what’s missing, the words never said, and the silence that stretches for years. It invites us to recognize that absence, too, is a form of impact. Content Warning: This episode includes discussions of child sexual abuse, which may be distressing for some listeners.