Felisha Johnson: From Trauma to Triumph
I refused to allow my past to dictate my future, so I pushed through the pain to embark on my healing.
Imagine enduring years of physical and sexual abuse, being torn from your family, and navigating the foster care system for a decade. Felisha Johnson's story is one of heartbreak and incredible resilience. In this episode of 'Stop Child Abuse Now' (SCAN), Felisha opens up about her journey from a traumatic childhood to becoming a beacon of hope for others. At just seven years old, she faced unimaginable horrors at the hands of her uncle and stepfather.
Labeled as a troubled child by her mother, Felisha was placed in foster care where she remained until she emancipated at sixteen. Despite these immense challenges, she refused to let her past define her future. Felisha's healing journey is nothing short of inspiring. She channeled her pain into advocacy, founding the 'Heal Your Story' Foundation to support trauma survivors and at-risk youth. Her story emphasizes the importance of sharing survivor experiences and creating safe spaces for healing.
Felisha's transformation from victim to advocate highlights the power of resilience and the critical need for early intervention and recovery support. Tune in to hear Felisha's powerful narrative and learn about NAASCA's mission to educate the public and break the silence surrounding childhood abuse.