Bill Murray's Path to Healing: Overcoming Child Abuse Trauma
Trauma comes in different shapes. But the main thing about healing is you've got to get out of yourself. Usually, at least one part of it is to speak your truth that you have kept inside of you as a secret to others who understand because they've been there too.
What does it take to turn a life marred by abuse into one of healing and hope? In this episode of 'Stop Child Abuse Now' (SCAN), founder Bill Murray shares his deeply personal journey through the dark corridors of child abuse and his long road to recovery. Sexually abused by multiple clerics from the age of 11, Bill faced unimaginable horrors, including pre-pubescent pornography and a two-week kidnapping.
His story is a raw testament to the resilience of the human spirit. Bill's recovery, grounded in the principles of the 12 Step program, began when he found Alcoholics Anonymous at the age of 30. This support system not only helped him get clean and sober but also provided a safe space to release his painful secrets and acquire the tools necessary for healing.
In this open mic episode, listeners can join a Q&A session with survivor-professionals who offer trauma-informed insights and guidance. The discussion spans various topics such as sharing your story, seeking help, understanding different forms of abuse, and finding non-denominational support through NAASCA. As Bill poignantly puts it, 'Trauma comes in different shapes. But the main thing about healing is you've got to get out of yourself'.
Tune in to hear Bill's inspiring journey and learn how to start your own path to recovery.