42 min
[Alexis Garcia] Brought to Light What Came Next
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- True Crime
Content Warning: gun violence, child abuse, sexual abuse, childhood sexual abuse, intrafamilial child sexual abuse, abduction, kidnapping, attempted kidnapping, suicidal ideation, and suicide.
Alexis Garcia is a mother, survivor, and victim advocate from Chicago. This is the first time she has ever shared on a public platform about the abuse she faced when she was a child. Her healing journey was extensive and seemingly never-ending, as she was often met with disbelief. However, after years, she was able to see her abuser put behind bars. Still, her healing and advocacy continues as she works to break cycles in her own family. Alexis’s courage and strength amidst all that came next for her are a true example of the power of resilience.
Resources:
Something Was Wrong Resources
National Sexual Assault Hotline
Coping with the Shock of Intrafamilial Abuse
Preventive Measures Against Intrafamilial Child Sexual Abuse
Sources:
Characteristics of intrafamilial and extrafamilial child sexual abuse
Thank you again to MiracleMade for sponsoring this episode. Don't forget to go to trymiracle.com/WCN and use the code WCN to claim your free three piece towel set and save over 40%!
Content Warning: gun violence, child abuse, sexual abuse, childhood sexual abuse, intrafamilial child sexual abuse, abduction, kidnapping, attempted kidnapping, suicidal ideation, and suicide.
Alexis Garcia is a mother, survivor, and victim advocate from Chicago. This is the first time she has ever shared on a public platform about the abuse she faced when she was a child. Her healing journey was extensive and seemingly never-ending, as she was often met with disbelief. However, after years, she was able to see her abuser put behind bars. Still, her healing and advocacy continues as she works to break cycles in her own family. Alexis’s courage and strength amidst all that came next for her are a true example of the power of resilience.
Resources:
Something Was Wrong Resources
National Sexual Assault Hotline
Coping with the Shock of Intrafamilial Abuse
Preventive Measures Against Intrafamilial Child Sexual Abuse
Sources:
Characteristics of intrafamilial and extrafamilial child sexual abuse
Thank you again to MiracleMade for sponsoring this episode. Don't forget to go to trymiracle.com/WCN and use the code WCN to claim your free three piece towel set and save over 40%!
42 min