Today's Trauma Chat is about my personal child sexual abuse (CSA) story. My taekwondo coach molested me when I was 9-13 years old. In this episode, I share the backstory of before my abuse, how it began, what the actual abuse consisted of, and how it eventually came to an end.
I hope from sharing my story, fellow survivors can feel less alone, have someone to relate to, or even find their own voice in their healing journey. I hope allies can learn from my story to better understand other survivors or maybe compel them to seek more education on the topic.
Healing requires energy, vulnerability, and hard work. It’s a lifelong journey and it's never linear. Whatever season you're in on your healing journey, hold on to hope. <3
I hope you have a lovely rest of your day!
Love,
MacKenzie Mae
For help NOW!
RAINN National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-HOPE
For boys and men specifically: 1-800-656-4673
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