D.J. Burr
D.J. Burr
Journey On from Spiritual Abuse to Spiritual Healing w/ John - S1E2
Journey On from Spiritual Abuse to Spiritual Healing w/ John - S1E2
Journey On from Spiritual Abuse to Spiritual Healing w/ John - S1E2
Monday 20th March 2017
John recounts his journey from childhood sexual abuse and addiction to finding spiritual healing on Journey On: Survivors Healing from Sexual Abuse & Assault.
Explicit
67 minutes
Inspiring
Empowering
Informative
Hopeful
Compassionate
About this podcast
Author:
D.J. Burr
Overview:
Categories:
Healing from Sexual Trauma
Empowering Recovery Journeys
Creative Recovery Journeys
Healing Relationships
Religion & Spirituality
Links:
Visit site
Episodes:
34 (View all)
Do you want to link to this podcast?
Get the buttons here!Healing the Spirit: John's Journey from Abuse to Recovery
I used to get colds and flu like five, six, seven times a year, because I was just pushing myself in work, and then, after I worked so hard, I'd have hours by Wednesday, you know, and then I'd go act out and I wouldn't get no sleep, and then, of course, I'd come down with a cold and be back at the office, or whatever, you know.
When childhood is marked by betrayal from those meant to guide and protect, the road to recovery can seem impossible. In this episode of 'Journey On: Survivors Healing from Sexual Abuse & Assault', host D.J. Burr sits down with John, a survivor who has navigated the rocky path from spiritual abuse to healing.
John’s story is both harrowing and hopeful, recounting the abuse he endured at the hands of his father and priest, and the subsequent spiral into addiction as he sought to fill the void left by these traumatic experiences. John opens up about how this profound betrayal distanced him from the church and how he found solace in unhealthy places and substances. But his journey didn’t end there.
Through therapy and support groups, John began to confront his past and address his inner child, leading to a renewed sense of self-worth and a healthier relationship with spirituality. His narrative is a testament to the power of resilience and the importance of seeking help. This episode is a raw and powerful exploration of the long-term impacts of abuse and the complex process of healing.
It’s an essential listen for anyone who has faced similar struggles or knows someone who has. Please be aware that the content is sensitive and may be triggering. D.J. Burr, a Seattle psychotherapist and author, ensures that John's story is handled with the utmost care and empathy, offering listeners not just a story of pain, but one of hope and recovery.