NAASCA ORG
NAASCA ORG
Stop Child Abuse Now (SCAN) - 3135
Stop Child Abuse Now (SCAN) - 3135
Stop Child Abuse Now (SCAN) - 3135
Saturday 11th March 2023
Join Lang Martinez on 'Stop Child Abuse Now' as he shares his journey from childhood trauma and homelessness to advocacy and hope.
91 minutes
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Healing from Sexual Trauma
Recovery from Trauma
Healing Relationships
Sobriety Success Stories
Innovative Treatments & Recovery Paths
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Get the buttons here!Lang Martinez: From Homelessness to Advocacy After Childhood Trauma
I'm aware that I didn't play a part and I'm accountable and I'm responsible for the life that I have today. But we need to start talking about those things.
What happens when the streets you once roamed aimlessly become the very place where you inspire change? Lang Martinez from Oxnard, California, knows this transformation intimately. In this episode of 'Stop Child Abuse Now', Lang opens up about his harrowing journey through childhood sexual abuse, addiction, and homelessness. He paints a vivid picture of the pain and struggles that marked his early years, leading him down a path of self-destruction. But Lang's story doesn't end there.
Through sheer resilience and a newfound purpose, he has turned his life around and now walks those same streets with his head held high as a dedicated advocate for the homeless community. Lang's peer-to-peer approach and candid writings in various local publications have made him a well-known figure in Ventura County. He shares his unique insights on the differences between being homeless and being a vagrant, stressing the need for transparency in how funds are allocated to address homelessness.
This episode is not just about recounting past traumas; it's about highlighting the importance of mental health support, rehabilitation, and the power of faith and advocacy in finding redemption. Lang's message is clear: hope and healing are possible, no matter how dark your past may be.