What happens when a child experiences sexual abuse? What happens inside of them – to their brain and body? What kinds of external responses might we see? And what happens, if we discover that the exact same atrocity happened to their mother or father? How can they heal and move beyond the trauma to lead whole, happy, healthy lives? Enter the brilliant work of places like the Children's Center for Hope & Healing (⁠www.HopeAndHealingGA.org⁠).The Children's Center for Hope & Healing's mission is to restore dignity, trust, and hope to individuals and families traumatized by child sexual abuse through accessible and effective therapy, advocacy, and education.

All of this they provide FOR FREE.

Children's Center for Hope & Healing is a local mental health resource for survivors of childhood sexual abuse here in our neighborhood. But (and this is very important) – no matter where you are, you probably have one of these centers very close to you. In the event that you do not, please know that you can call any of them. They will not turn you away, they will do their very best to help you find local resources no matter where you are, and if you do not have local resources, they will help you as much as they possibly can.

Anyone can make a referral or request services. You do not have to have DFCS involvement to receive services. If you or a loved one has experienced sexual abuse, visit the CCHH referral page (link: ⁠https://www.hopeandhealingga.org/referrals⁠) or call (770) 532-6530 to get help.

The National Sexual Assault Hotline Number is 1-800-656-4673.

In this episode you'll discover how CCHH partners with survivors and their families to treat wounds, restore dignity, and bring restoration that will have ripple effects through generations for the entire neighborhood.

View full story from this episode ——>>  ⁠https://wayfindco.com/podcast/⁠CCHH

Timestamps

I.  Intro 00:00-03:56

II.  Susan's Story 03:57-10:41

III. The Children's Center Story 10:42-33:18

IV. Sit With It 33:19-43:26

V. Outro 43:27-45:06

Find + Follow Children's Center for Hope & Healing (CCHH)

• Children's Center for Hope & Healing ⁠www.HopeAndHealingGA.org⁠

• CCHH on Facebook

Groups + Orgs Mentioned

• Rape Response  ⁠https://www.raperesponse.com/⁠

Find + Follow Wayfind

• Wayfind Collective ⁠https://wayfindco.com/⁠

• @WayfindCo on Insta ⁠https://www.instagram.com/wayfindco/⁠ 

• Wayfind Collective on Facebook ⁠https://www.facebook.com/wayfindcollective⁠

• WayfindCo on YouTube ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@wayfindco⁠

Show Music

• Theme: “Special (Instrumental)” by Smile High featuring Antwaun Stanley

• “Wasn't I Worth It” by Kings Kaleidoscope

Show Produced + Edited + Narrated by Deanna West and Lindsey Migliori

Show and Video Podcast Graphics by Rebekah Williamson

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