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Stop Child Abuse Now

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Stop Child Abuse Now (SCAN) - 3132

Wednesday 8th March 2023

Rev. Henry McGrath's journey from a troubled childhood to advocacy highlights the power of hope and healing on 'Stop Child Abuse Now'.
90 minutes
Hopeful
Empowering
Healing
Supportive
Transformative

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Stop Child Abuse Now
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Healing from Sexual Trauma
Recovery from Trauma
Healing Relationships
Sobriety Success Stories
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Rev. Henry McGrath: From Survival to Advocacy

After all that you've done, another Tomorrow at dawn.
How does one transform a tumultuous childhood into a mission to protect others? Rev. Henry (Hank) McGrath's life story offers a gripping answer. Growing up in a poor Irish family in New York, with alcoholic parents and four siblings, Hank's early years were marked by hardship. By the age of 11, he was navigating the dangerous streets of Pittsburgh, mingling with bookies and pimps, and eventually found himself in the juvenile detention system and later in prison.
But his story doesn't end there. After facing near-death situations and enduring decades of hard living, Hank began confronting his childhood trauma. By the 1990s, he had found happiness in marriage, only to face the devastating loss of his wife to cancer in 2001. Her passing became a turning point; he promised her to dedicate his life to fighting child abuse.
Since then, Hank has worked with the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, served as a court advocate for youth, and has become a minister active in his community. In this episode of 'Stop Child Abuse Now', Hank shares his journey from survival to advocacy, emphasizing the importance of trauma-informed care, community support, and resilience. His story is a testament to the power of hope and healing, even in the face of the most challenging circumstances.
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