The Something to Say Podcast

Content warning: This video contains themes of sexual abuse. If you think it may be triggering for you please take care when listening. The thoughts and opinions expressed by our contributors are not necessarily those held by Something to Say.Kathleen suffered many years of physical, emotional and psychological abuse at the hands of her parents. There were times when she feared for her life. Abuse doesn't have to be sexual for your story to count. Kathleen, your story counts and we thank you for sharing it with us.To connect with Kathleen;Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/artkatartist/ Website: https://www.kathleenhebertartist.com/ Book: http://mybook.to/mylostchildhood To see more - https://jeremyindika.com/stories/Official website - https://somethingtosayofficial.com/To share your story - https://jeremyindika.com/contact/#form-something ⁠⁠Here's how you can support our mission:⁠⁠✅Follow our page for inspiring content and updates⁠

Content warning: This video contains themes of sexual abuse. If you think it may be triggering for you please take care when listening. The thoughts and opinions expressed by our contributors are not necessarily those held by Something to Say.When Tanya was young, her mum passed away, and family friends stepped in to help by organising playdates. However, these days grew increasingly sinister, and Tanya was unaware that she was in the home of a seasoned predator.To connect with Tanya;Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tmmoore17/Book: https://mybook.to/dayilearnedtopumpgas To see more - https://jeremyindika.com/stories/Official website - https://somethingtosayofficial.com/To share your story - https://jeremyindika.com/contact/#form-something ⁠⁠Here's how you can support our mission:⁠⁠✅Follow our page for inspiring content and updates⁠

Content warning: This video contains themes of sexual abuse. If you think it may be triggering for you please take care when listening. The thoughts and opinions expressed by our contributors are not necessarily those held by Something to Say.When Jen saw changes in her daughter's behaviour she had no idea what was behind it. She had prioritised internet safety at home. This is an important message, and a stark warning for all parents.To connect with Jen;Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/notmykideverInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/notmykid_ever/ Website: https://www.notmykid.com.au/ To see more - https://jeremyindika.com/stories/Official website - https://somethingtosayofficial.com/To share your story - https://jeremyindika.com/contact/#form-something ⁠⁠Here's how you can support our mission:⁠⁠✅Follow our page for inspiring content and updates⁠

Content warning: This video contains themes of sexual abuse. If you think it may be triggering for you please take care when listening. The thoughts and opinions expressed by our contributors are not necessarily those held by Something to Say.Jocelyn's abuse was only made worse by family members who refused to acknowledge what she had suffered, and expected her to remain quiet.Her haunting story reminds us why teaching children the correct names for their private body parts is so vitally important.Jocelyn knows the value of having a safe space to share her truth. She does that here with all of us. Please support this podcast by sharing this episode on your social media and/or send it to a friend. Due to the sensitive nature of these stories, the platforms will not include it on people's feeds, therefore we cannot get any reach. Please help us with this. If you would like to support this work further, you can either donate, become a member for exclusive content or purchase merchandise using the links below.Patreon: https://patreon.com/SomethingtoSayYouTube membership - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4HNNfmEdxrGiVKxGNW6zoA/joinMerchandise: https://somethingtosayofficial.com/collections/all-productsWe are also releasing these powerful stories in video format on our YouTube channel - www.youtube.com/@SomethingtoSayofficialTo connect with Jocelyn:Instagram: www.instagram.com/jocelyn_nichols44 Facebook: www.facebook.com/jocelyn.ellins Book: https://mybook.to/rememberthechild If you would like to share your story, DM us on social media.Website: https://somethingtosayofficial.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/somethingtosayofficial Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/somethingtosayofficial1 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/something-to-say1 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@somethingtosayofficialOur official website - www.somethingtosayofficial.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Content warning: This video contains themes of sexual abuse. If you think it may be triggering for you please take care when listening. The thoughts and opinions expressed by our contributors are not necessarily those held by Something to Say.Deborah's intrafamilial abuse started when she was around 4 years of age. She spoke out to a parent, but this was never followed up, and the abuse continued into her teens.The realisation that she could cut the people who had hurt her out of her life was a large part of starting to move forward. She has now written a book to share her story, and to encourage others to share theirs.What's your story? Are you ready to share it?Please support this podcast by sharing this episode on your social media and/or send it to a friend. Due to the sensitive nature of these stories, the platforms will not include it on people's feeds, therefore we cannot get any reach. Please help us with this. If you would like to support this work further, you can either donate, become a member for exclusive content or purchase merchandise using the links below.Patreon: https://patreon.com/SomethingtoSayYouTube membership - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4HNNfmEdxrGiVKxGNW6zoA/joinMerchandise: https://somethingtosayofficial.com/collections/all-productsWe are also releasing these powerful stories in video format on our YouTube channel - www.youtube.com/@SomethingtoSayofficialTo connect with Deborah;Website: https://dragonflyadvocacy.com.au/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dragonflyadvocacy/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dragonflyadvocacy3/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborah-aldrick-188b4530b/Book: https://www.amazon.com.au/Circling-Wagons-hiding-becomes-important-ebook/dp/B0CYN278KZIf you would like to share your story, DM us on social media.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/somethingtosayofficial Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/somethingtosayofficial1 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/something-to-say1 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@somethingtosayofficialOur official website - www.somethingtosayofficial.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Content warning: This video contains themes of sexual abuse. If you think it may be triggering for you please take care when watching. The thoughts and opinions expressed by our contributors are not necessarily those held by Something to Say.Nathan was 8 when his abuser first found him in a swimming pool changing room. He speaks with eloquence and honesty about what he suffered, and the kind of man it turned him into. His long road to self-compassion has been life changing. This is an inspirational listen.Please support this podcast by sharing this episode on your social media and/or send it to a friend. Due to the sensitive nature of these stories, the platforms will not include it on people's feeds, therefore we cannot get any reach. Please help us with this. If you would like to support this work further, you can either donate, become a member for exclusive content or purchase merchandise using the links below.Patreon: https://patreon.com/SomethingtoSayYouTube membership - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4HNNfmEdxrGiVKxGNW6zoA/joinMerchandise: https://somethingtosayofficial.com/collections/all-productsWe are also releasing these powerful stories in video format on our YouTube channel - www.youtube.com/@SomethingtoSayofficialTo connect with Nathan;Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nathanspiteriFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/nathan.spiteri.16/ TedTalk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cRedRg7HSd8&rco=1 Book: https://a.co/d/bvXKa2y If you would like to share your story, DM us on social media.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/somethingtosayofficial Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/somethingtosayofficial1 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/something-to-say1 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@somethingtosayofficialOur official website - www.somethingtosayofficial.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When home isn't your safe place - "I'm grateful for the memory loss"Did you grow up feeling safe in your family home? Have you ever had to make yourself small to feel safe? Kari describes how as a young child she learnt that "if I'm not seen and I'm not heard, no harm can come to me". Hear Kari bravely share her story of childhood abuse, and how she has triumphed over her past to be able to live a meaningful life today.Please support this podcast by sharing this episode on your social media and/or send it to a friend. Due to the sensitive nature of these stories, the platforms will not include it on people's feeds, therefore we cannot get any reach. Please help us with this. If you would like to support this work further, you can either donate, become a member for exclusive content or purchase merchandise using the links below.Patreon: https://patreon.com/SomethingtoSayYouTube membership - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4HNNfmEdxrGiVKxGNW6zoA/joinMerchandise: https://somethingtosayofficial.com/collections/all-productsWe are also releasing these powerful stories in video format on our YouTube channel - www.youtube.com/@SomethingtoSayofficialTo connect with Kari;Instagram https://www.instagram.com/heal_thrive_empower/Website: www.healthriveempower.comEmail enquiries@healthriveempower.comBook: https://mybook.to/thewarinmyhappyplaceIf you would like to share your story, DM us on social media.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/somethingtosayofficial Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/somethingtosayofficial1 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/something-to-say1 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@somethingtosayofficialOur official website - www.somethingtosayofficial.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Leila's story shows us how teens can so easily be made to believe that their abuse is a relationship, and that they are somehow being shown love. Her uncle, whose job led people to think he was a "trustworthy" member of society, was very far from that behind closed doors.To connect with Leila;Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leilalala07/.Book: https://amzn.eu/d/jcCEq8eTo see more - https://jeremyindika.com/stories/Official website - https://somethingtosayofficial.com/To share your story - https://jeremyindika.com/contact/#form-something ⁠⁠Here's how you can support our mission:⁠⁠✅Follow our page for inspiring content and updates⁠

The pain is palpable as Christina shares her very difficult story of abuse at the hands of a loved family member. This is a harrowing account of the impact it took on her young life. She is finally learning to live life with joy, and wants to share this hope with others.To connect with Christina;Linktree: https://linktr.ee/mokwadotorgInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mokwadotorgWebsite: www.mokwa.orgTo see more - https://jeremyindika.com/stories/Official website - https://somethingtosayofficial.com/To share your story - https://jeremyindika.com/contact/#form-something ⁠⁠Here's how you can support our mission:⁠⁠✅Follow our page for inspiring content and updates⁠

Having experienced familial abuse which started as an infant and continued thoughout her childhood, Fay has spent many years researching and training herself to understand the trauma she has been through, and the effects from it that she continues to face day to day. Here she shares with you some of her story and what she has learnt.To connect with Fay:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/faybrown_projectsnowball.org_?igsh=MW56Z2ZicGM4OGMzbQX fka Twitter: https://x.com/AutonomyCounsel?t=Lm5_CuFlglw08Eg4Y5g-cg&s=09YouTube: https://youtube.com/@faybrown?si=4fmq-2QrwdDeRgGVFay Brown 47yrs navigating the longevity of childhood adverse experiencing, Infantile to adulthood CSA & abuse survivor, Married 31yrs, with 2 amazing adult children, Campaigner for awareness of Autopaedophilia / POCD & other survivor conditions, rapeculture of victim's survival, education of survivor conditions & prevention science / empathy. 16yrs experienced Person-Centred Counsellor specialising in trauma processing, Founder of the charity projectsnowball.org (supporting those affected by paedophilia, CSA or Incest), Author "How I Became A Person" (free ecopy & resources available) Autonomycounselling@outlook.com Lead facilitator helpusdefend.com NOMAP support group,Board of directors prostasia.org To see more - https://jeremyindika.com/stories/Official website - https://somethingtosayofficial.com/To share your story - https://jeremyindika.com/contact/#form-something ⁠⁠Here's how you can support our mission:⁠⁠✅Follow our page for inspiring content and updates⁠

Mary Jo has created us a very impactful podcast to describe her many years of abuse, and highlights what others missed that we can look out for.Her prevailing message is that there is hope for victims and survivors.To connect with MaryJo: https://www.maryjoross.com/To see more - https://jeremyindika.com/stories/Official website - https://somethingtosayofficial.com/To share your story - https://jeremyindika.com/contact/#form-something ⁠⁠Here's how you can support our mission:⁠⁠✅Follow our page for inspiring content and updates⁠

Leila has a very unique story to share. She was sexually abused by her father throughout her adolescence.After a challenging early life, she found herself at the age of 24, about to be married, and thinking of her future family.She knew her father could never be a part of their lives without serious acknowledgement of what had gone before and change.Hear this remarkable story of how she and her father worked together to mend their relationship.To connect with Leila; website: www.leilareyes.com The Freedom Project: https://leilareyes.com/thefreedomproject/To buy her book: https://amzn.to/3Yz6lax ⁠⁠Here's how you can support our mission:⁠⁠✅Follow our page for inspiring content and updates⁠

Jennifer has kindly made us this second video because as time moves on, we sometimes find different ways of telling our stories that reflect where we are now.Jennifer can finally say she enjoys life, and has helpful advice to offer to those still suffering.To connect with Jennifer;For instagram posts - @billsporridgeFor all the other platforms - https://www.instagram.com/billsporridge/To see more - https://jeremyindika.com/stories/Official website - https://somethingtosayofficial.com/To share your story - https://jeremyindika.com/contact/#form-something ⁠⁠Here's how you can support our mission:⁠⁠✅Follow our page for inspiring content and updates⁠

Content warning: Themes of sexual assault. Seth grew up in an unhappy and abusive household. At 10 years of age he found an escape to the house of an older man who invited him to play video games and have pizza - a "kids paradise".. but before long the touching started, and this progressed to expose Seth to sexual experiences no child should be put through.When, at 15, a friend opened up that he too had been touched by this man, they went together to report him to the police.Hear Seth's brave story and his desire to support other victims to recognise the power in speaking out. He wants others to learn to focus on healing themselves, as he has learnt to do for himself.The views and opinions expressed by content providers to our channel are not necessary those held by Something to Say.To find Seth,Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gobeyondtheshadows/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GoBeyondTheShadows To see more - https://jeremyindika.com/stories/Official website - https://somethingtosayofficial.com/To share your story - https://jeremyindika.com/contact/#form-something ⁠⁠Here's how you can support our mission:⁠⁠✅Follow our page for inspiring content and updates⁠

Content warning: Themes of sexual assaultViolet's earliest childhood memory is of being abused. She was prostituted by her mother from a young age, then "bought" by her grandfather to suffer yet more.At some point, she turned the page, and started writing her own story. She now has an organisation that supports others who have suffered.This is a heartbreakingly honest story, from a woman who has found hope where we might assume there was none to be found. As Violet says, "As long as you are breathing, there is hope".The views and opinions expressed by content providers to our channel are not necessary those held by Something to Say.To connect with Violet;https://coloryourstoryontomine.com/https://www.facebook.com/newbornviolethttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088317495635"Transforming pain into compassion is the alchemy of the soul, where wounds become wisdom and empathy blooms from the depths of our own suffering." - Violet Newborn. To see more - https://jeremyindika.com/stories/Official website - https://somethingtosayofficial.com/To share your story - https://jeremyindika.com/contact/#form-something ⁠⁠Here's how you can support our mission:⁠⁠✅Follow our page for inspiring content and updates⁠

Content warning: Themes of sexual assaultAnnie spent years carrying the shame of her abuse, and trying to bury it within herself. When people first heard of her abuse she was victim blamed and made to feel disgusting. Finally someone told her "this was not your fault" and she was able to believe it. What message of support would you give to Annie?The views and opinions expressed by content providers to our channel are not necessary those held by Something to Say. To see more - https://jeremyindika.com/stories/Official website - https://somethingtosayofficial.com/To share your story - https://jeremyindika.com/contact/#form-something ⁠⁠Here's how you can support our mission:⁠⁠✅Follow our page for inspiring content and updates⁠

Anu's story is so inspiring. She leads us through the very troubled life that started from experiencing childhood abuse, but ultimately her story is one of positivity and inspiration. The life she has now created for herself now is a far cry from the years she suffered to get there. She wants you to know you can get there too. To see Anu's story in visual format: https://youtu.be/foMECghFhyESubscribe to our channel for more important content like this.Find Anu at; https://victim2victor.net https://silentscreamsdramafeaturefilm.comhttps://www.instagram.com/victim2victor_anuverma/ https://www.instagram.com/silentscreams_dramafeaturefilm/https://www.facebook.com/anuvermaV2Vhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/anuverma2020/Podcasts: https://apple.co/3wHvU or https://spoti.fi/36D6ZYEThe views and opinions expressed by content providers to our channel are not necessary those held by Something to Say. To see more - https://jeremyindika.com/stories/Official website - https://somethingtosayofficial.com/To share your story - https://jeremyindika.com/contact/#form-something ⁠⁠Here's how you can support our mission:⁠⁠✅Follow our page for inspiring content and updates⁠

Maybe as a child you thought your abuse was your fault. Maybe you think you are coping with what you have gone through, without needing to tell anyone. Maybe you feel “ok”. Karen thought all these things. But 36 years later, when a triggering situation brought her past crashing into the present, she realised that talking was her best option. She tells us how “opening up about my abuse allowed me to feel again”. To see Karen's story in visual format: https://youtu.be/QbBAA6gi9I8 Find Karen at; Linktr.ee/karengarton Or read her book; “Speaking From The Scar” by Karen Garton To see more - https://jeremyindika.com/stories/Official website - https://somethingtosayofficial.com/To share your story - https://jeremyindika.com/contact/#form-something ⁠⁠Here's how you can support our mission:⁠⁠✅Follow our page for inspiring content and updates⁠

Oliver was abused as a teen, and utterly let down by a mother who “didn't want to make a scene” when he spoke up, and so left him unsupported. And still Oliver speaks of the good it did him to speak about his abuse, how it “let off a pressure valve”. This is a really inspiring story. Please watch and comment – how has this affected you?To see Oliver's story in visual format: https://youtu.be/MuusCmn53Xw To see more - https://jeremyindika.com/stories/Official website - https://somethingtosayofficial.com/To share your story - https://jeremyindika.com/contact/#form-something⁠⁠Here's how you can support our mission:⁠⁠✅Follow our page for inspiring content and updates⁠

Stephen suffered abuse for years at the hands of his maternal grandfather. His story of how he protected his brother from having to endure the same abuse is heartbreaking.His story is so powerful, and his strength to help others who experienced abuse is striking. This is a must-listen.Find Stephen here;Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063813887010Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smudge8457/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-smith-716273199/To see Stephen's story in visual format: https://youtu.be/m2O4pOeNLQgTo see more - https://jeremyindika.com/stories/Official website - https://somethingtosayofficial.com/To share your story - https://jeremyindika.com/contact/#form-something⁠⁠Here's how you can support our mission:⁠⁠✅Follow our page for inspiring content and updates⁠

Kane Corvus is a spoken word performer from Derby in the UK. In this video he shares 5 deeply personal poems, written from the experience of his abuse. His hope is that other people who are struggling might be helped by hearing his words and feel less isolated. Watch Kane's video and join us in this movement of resilience and hope.If you'd like to see more of Kane's work, find him here;https://www.facebook.com/kanespokenword/https://www.instagram.com/kanecorvus/To see more - https://jeremyindika.com/stories/Official website - https://somethingtosayofficial.com/To share your story - https://jeremyindika.com/contact/#form-something⁠⁠Here's how you can support our mission:⁠⁠✅Follow our page for inspiring content and updates⁠

Nancy's daughter was the victim of abuse from the age of 7 at the hands of a family friend. She will never regret immediately believing her brave daughter when she spoke out. She started to connect her gut feelings with past incidents from previous years, realising the importance of giving them greater attention. Her story is tragic, but she is determined to reveal some of the things she's learned to other parents. To see Nancy's story in written format - https://jeremyindika.com/stories/nancy/to see Nancy's story in visual format - www.youtube.com/watch?v=ACZLqfndUGs&t=24sTo see more - https://jeremyindika.com/stories/Official website - https://somethingtosayofficial.com/To share your story - https://jeremyindika.com/contact/#form-something⁠⁠Here's how you can support our mission:⁠⁠✅Follow our page for inspiring content and updates⁠

Hear Gloria's awful experience of abuse as a child, and being utterly betrayed by those who should have protected her.Gloria Masters is the woman behind the Global Hand Signal for under 16's being which was released in June, to resource and protect them from abuse. She also founded Handing the Shame Back foundation, a charity dedicated to adult survivors of child sexual abuse. She is the host of the YouTube and podcast channel of the same name, presenting interviews and resources designed exclusively for survivors. Her memoir ‘On Angels Wings' – My Flight from Trauma to Grace, details sixteen years of unparalleled CSA and trauma, which is why she does the work she does. Flightpath to Healing, her second book is an experiential guide for survivors to use. Her third book Keeping kids Safe, a Roadmap for teachers parents and others, is an informational guide on how to keep kids safe from abuse and trafficking. Gloria runs events, speaks publicly, and believes everything is possible. Her purpose in life is to Help others, by shining light onto this darkness through love and humility. More information on Gloria Masterswww.gloriamasters.comwww.handingtheshameback.orgTo see more - https://jeremyindika.com/stories/Official website - https://somethingtosayofficial.com/To share your story - https://jeremyindika.com/contact/#form-something⁠⁠Here's how you can support our mission:⁠⁠✅Follow our page for inspiring content and updates⁠

Abuse can feel like a relationship to a young child. Jennifer shares her experience of believing she was in a loving relationship with her abuser, not understanding how she was being manipulated. We believe many can relate to her experience.Jennifer has more to say, and we are currently organising this recording.More information on Jennifer Smith Instagram: www.instagram.com/billsporridge/To see more - https://jeremyindika.com/stories/Official website - https://somethingtosayofficial.com/To share your story - https://jeremyindika.com/contact/#form-something⁠⁠Here's how you can support our mission:⁠⁠✅Follow our page for inspiring content and updates⁠