Healing from Child Abuse: A Conversation with Dr. Jaime Romo
Episode Overview
Dr. Jaime Romo shares his personal journey of healing from child sexual abuse. The importance of asking for help and being transparent about struggles. The role of creative processes in recovery. Insights on the impact of abuse by religious authorities. The value of community support in the healing journey.
I'm proud of having kind of gotten through that but even still it's been hard for me to ask for help
In this episode of 'Stop Child Abuse Now', the spotlight is on Dr. Jaime Romo, an educator, consultant, author, and minister from San Diego. Dr. Romo shares his journey of healing from child sexual abuse, particularly abuse by religious authorities. He discusses his workbook, 'Healing the Sexually Abused Heart', which integrates various disciplines to aid survivors, thrivers, and supporters in their recovery journeys. The episode features an open mic Q&A session where Dr.
Romo answers questions from callers, providing valuable insights and advice. His reflections on asking for help, facing trauma, and the importance of community support are both touching and enlightening. Dr. Romo also highlights the significance of being transparent about one's struggles and the power of creative processes in healing.
Whether you're a survivor, a supporter, or someone interested in understanding more about child abuse prevention and recovery, this episode offers a compassionate and supportive perspective that is sure to resonate with many.