NAASCA ORG
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Stop Child Abuse Now (SCAN) - 2901
Stop Child Abuse Now (SCAN) - 2901
Stop Child Abuse Now (SCAN) - 2901
Tuesday 19th April 2022
Listen to Paul Howard on 'Stop Child Abuse Now' as he shares his journey from abused child to activist and filmmaker, emphasizing healing and advocacy.
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Get the buttons here!Paul Howard: Transforming Trauma into Art and Advocacy
I guess- and that's not going to be the case for many individuals, it certainly wasn't my experience, because even though I was not and being abused, leaving the environment at you know, or 13ish, it takes Years to even process and come to, I think, terms that something is off.
What happens when a survivor turns their pain into a powerful message for change? Meet Paul Howard, a filmmaker, artist, and activist from Studio City, California. In this episode of 'Stop Child Abuse Now' (SCAN) - 2901, Paul opens up about his harrowing childhood experiences and how they shaped his path to becoming a beacon of hope for others.
From being placed in a daycare rife with abuse from just six months old until he was 12, Paul’s story is one of enduring unimaginable fear and eventually breaking free from it. He shares how he once thought the abuse was normal because it was all he had ever known. Through candid reflections, Paul reveals the long journey it took to realize that what he experienced was far from normal and required healing.
His latest film, 'Tomorrow', loosely based on his own life, serves as a poignant tool to highlight the dangers of child abuse and the importance of education. The film's 'Epilogue' features discussions with child safety educator Pattie Fitzgerald, further delving into these critical themes. Paul also touches on the often-overlooked struggles male survivors face, including societal expectations that silence them. He emphasizes the importance of honesty in the healing process and encourages other survivors to share their stories.
This episode isn’t just about recounting trauma; it's about shining a light on the path to recovery and the power of storytelling in creating awareness and fostering change.