NAASCA ORG
NAASCA ORG
Stop Child Abuse Now (SCAN) - 2968
Stop Child Abuse Now (SCAN) - 2968
Stop Child Abuse Now (SCAN) - 2968
Thursday 21st July 2022
Hear Nathan Spiteri's journey from childhood sexual abuse survivor to advocate in this gripping episode of Stop Child Abuse Now.
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Get the buttons here!Nathan Spiteri: Triumph Over Trauma and the Path to Advocacy
It's about evolving with it, educating ourselves on it, so that when these things come up, when we feel depressed, when things hit us when we are triggered for me, what I do is: I let these things hit me in my body, see where they hit me, see what they do to me, and then I learn to try to understand it and try to figure out.
Imagine being an eight-year-old, enjoying a sunny day at the pool, only to have your world shattered in an instant. This is the harrowing reality Nathan Spiteri faced, and in this episode of 'Stop Child Abuse Now', he opens up about his journey from victim to advocate. Born in Australia, Nathan shares the brutal assault he endured and the subsequent trauma bonding that left him feeling isolated and unloved.
His memoir, 'Toy Cars', vividly recounts these experiences and his struggle to find solace while playing alone with his toy cars as a child. Nathan’s teenage years were marked by risky behaviors and a search for identity, leading him to Sydney where he drowned his pain in drugs and fleeting relationships. But Nathan's story doesn't end in despair.
With raw honesty, he talks about his path to recovery and how he's now using his voice to support other survivors of child abuse. He emphasizes the importance of breaking the silence and fostering understanding. Nathan's story is a powerful reminder of the resilience of the human spirit and the critical role empathy plays in healing. This episode is essential listening for anyone seeking insight into the long-term effects of abuse and the transformative power of advocacy.