Paul Gilmartin
Paul Gilmartin
#245 Pedophile Ring Survivor Anneke Lucas
#245 Pedophile Ring Survivor Anneke Lucas
#245 Pedophile Ring Survivor Anneke Lucas
Friday 2nd October 2015
Hear Anneke Lucas' journey from child trafficking survivor to prison yoga advocate on 'Mental Illness Happy Hour'.
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Get the buttons here!Anneke Lucas: From Child Trafficking Survivor to Prison Yoga Advocate
I can go to the specifics of the emotional reality and address it and be with them. It's okay, it's okay to be right here...
What does it take to transform a life marred by unimaginable trauma into one of empathy and healing? Anneke Lucas' story is nothing short of extraordinary. In this episode of 'Mental Illness Happy Hour', host Paul Gilmartin sits down with Anneke, who was sold by her mother to a pedophile ring led by powerful politicians and aristocrats in Belgium. Her journey is a stark reminder of the horrors some children face, but also a testament to the human spirit's resilience.
Anneke opens up about how her PTSD affects her daily life, but she also shares how she channels her experiences into teaching yoga in prisons. Through her work with the Prison Yoga Project and her foundation, she aims to help others who have faced similar traumas. This episode isn't just about survival; it's about finding ways to heal and give back. Anneke discusses the importance of self-acceptance, self-compassion, and the role of therapy, music, and writing in her healing process.
By sharing her story, she hopes to inspire others to seek help and find joy, even in the aftermath of trauma. Tune in to hear Anneke's powerful narrative and discover how she turned her pain into a source of empathy and strength.