We Stand - Surviving Childhood Sexual Abuse

We Stand Podcast
  • 4.7 (7)
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Kate Brennan Harding and Orla Vaughan met at the kitchen table for a personal, gentle, and important conversation about childhood sexual abuse and how we all can change the world for survivors. In series One, Kate starts a journey into her own childhood trauma. Revisiting how Kate disclosed her abuse, the impact of that at age 11 and as the series draws to a close, Kate also receives her files from St Louise's Unit in Crumlin children's hospital Dublin. This podcast is about finding your voice, about finding a place of empowerment and healing. A place to belong. We Stand Together.

Episodes

  1. I Believe You - Episode 4

    01/11/2021

    I Believe You - Episode 4

    Kate and Orla are back for the next chapter of her story. Joining them we have a very special guest, her Aunt Thecla, who has stood with Kate since the very first moment of disclosure. As always please consider donating to our go fund me page. ie.gofundme.com/f/we-stand-podcast

    58 min

  2. 12/14/2020

    No Hiding From The Truth - Episode 5

    Kate and Orla wrap up season one. Kate received her files from assessments completed when she first disclosed in the early 90s. This episode reveals what was in those files.

    42 min
  3. The Letter - Episode 3

    09/23/2020

    The Letter - Episode 3

    Episode 3 is a short catch up between Kate and Orla this week. Taking a look at how things have been after their chat with Kate's Mum Mari. This episode also features a letter that was written to Kate by her childhood best friend. As always please consider donating to our go fund me page. ie.gofundme.com/f/we-stand-podcast

    28 min
  4. Mum - Episode 2

    09/23/2020

    Mum - Episode 2

    Episode 2 of We Stand Podcast Kate and Orla travel to Dublin to meet Kate's mum and hear her story. Mari speaks candidly about how it is to be a mother of someone who was sexually abused. How this impacted her life and how they are healing together. This series will explore childhood sexual abuse, the impact it has and how breaking the silence can give survivors freedom. This is an open space where we can talk about abuse, the impact it has on our lives and how to bring power and healing back into our bodies. It is giving an empowered voice to victims and survivors. Too often the ‘voice’ of the abused is buried in court reports and statistics. The voice is so diluted that nobody usually gets to hear the power and courage and strength that abused people have. It is also for people who haven’t had abuse impact their lives, so that they may see a new way to view survivors. In the series we will have contributions from therapists, child protection workers and survivors. We want to use the money raised to pay these contributors and cover the costs of creating the podcast. We also will commit to 10% of all proceeds raised being donated to charities supporting survivors in Ireland. We hope when this podcast series is completed we will generate a further income and continue to raise money for those affected by childhood sexual abuse. Please consider supporting the creation of this podcast! Link to Go Fund Me www.gofundme.com/manage/we-stand-podcast Thanks Kate and Orla. If you would like to donate to the podcast production, you can do so here. www.gofundme.com/f/we-stand-podcast

    49 min
  5. I was abused by my grandfather - Episode 1

    09/10/2020

    I was abused by my grandfather - Episode 1

    The first episode of We Stand. The podcast series that tells a story of childhood abuse to recovery. Presented by Kate Brennan Harding & Orla Vaughan Go Fund Me/WeStandPodcast

    46 min
  6. We Stand Podcast An Introduction

    07/07/2020

    We Stand Podcast An Introduction

    Kate Brennan Harding and Orla Vaughan are creating a podcast series called We Stand. This series will explore childhood sexual abuse, the impact it has and how breaking the silence can give survivors freedom. This is an open space where we can talk about abuse, the impact it has on our lives and how to bring power and healing back into our bodies. It is giving an empowered voice to victims and survivors. Too often the ‘voice’ of the abused is buried in court reports and statistics. The voice is so diluted that nobody usually gets to hear the power and courage and strength that abused people have. It is also for people who haven’t had abuse impact their lives, so that they may see a new way to view survivors. In the series we will have contributions from therapists, child protection workers and survivors. We want to use the money raised to pay these contributors and cover the costs of creating the podcast. We also will commit to 10% of all proceeds raised being donated to charities supporting survivors in Ireland. We hope when this podcast series is completed we will generate a further income and continue to raise money for those affected by childhood sexual abuse. Please consider supporting the creation of this podcast! Link to Go Fund Me www.gofundme.com/manage/we-stand-podcast Thanks Kate and Orla.

    51 min
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Kate Brennan Harding and Orla Vaughan met at the kitchen table for a personal, gentle, and important conversation about childhood sexual abuse and how we all can change the world for survivors. In series One, Kate starts a journey into her own childhood trauma. Revisiting how Kate disclosed her abuse, the impact of that at age 11 and as the series draws to a close, Kate also receives her files from St Louise's Unit in Crumlin children's hospital Dublin. This podcast is about finding your voice, about finding a place of empowerment and healing. A place to belong. We Stand Together.

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