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February 18, 2025 66 mins

This week, we welcome Carol, the author of the upcoming book “Girl, Groomed” to Behind Beautiful Things. Carol joins us to tell a harrowing story of severe childhood trauma, the silence around the abuse she and others experienced, and then how her trauma continued to effect her throughout her life. Please join us!


Please Note: There is discussion of sexual abuse and violence in this episode. Please take care while listening.


Bookshop - https://bookshop.org/p/books/girl-groomed-carol-odell/21633639

Barnes and Noble - https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/girl-groomed-carol-odell/1145931748

Amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/Girl-Groomed-Carol-Odell/dp/1647428726/


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US Center for SafeSport

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