The Child Sex Abuse Survivor

Trigger warning: This episode contains graphic content

Cathy is the epitome of an Aussie battler. She has overcome very difficult odds. She is a survivor.

Cathy reached out to me to share her story and how it had been partially covered in a documentary called Ghost Hunter. She said there was a lot more to the story and today she shares that with us.

Cathy endured sexual trauma as a child, she survived things no one should ever experience.

Note: some names have been edited for privacy reasons.

Content warning: This episode discusses child sexual abuse, rape, drugs and suicide. For support please check out the following resources:

• Act For Kids to prevent and treat child abuse and neglect www.actforkids.com.au

• Blue Knot Foundation for female adult survivors of child sexual abuse. 1300 657380 or www.blueknot.org.au

• Samsn for male adult survivors of child sexual abuse. 1800 472676 or www.samsn.org.au

• Lifeline 13 11 14 or www.lifeline.org.au

• National Alcohol and Other Drug Hotline 1800 250 015

• The rhyming book Zoe mentioned is Only For Me by Michelle Derrig www.onlyforme.com.au