Leigh Corfman went public with sexual abuse allegations against Alabama Senate candidate Roy Moore in 2017. She was 14 when she says Moore, 32 and an asst. DA, groomed and abused her. Nine other women also came forward with stories of their own. It’s been a difficult road for Leigh, but she says she would do it all over again.… Read More »Episode 28: Leigh Corfman, Silence Breaker
If you have watched the Netflix documentary series The Keepers you will recognize our three guests today: Gemma Hoskins, Abbie Schaub and Teresa Lancaster. Each of these brave, determined, morally upstanding women played a vital role in uncovering the horrific crimes and coverups at the heart of the documentary. If you haven’t seen The Keepers, the episode intro will fill you in. And our guests will inspire you with their strength and unending fight for justice.Read More »Episode 27: The Brave Women Behind The Keepers
Jen Elizabeth speaks openly about addiction recovery with an emphasis on the trauma that frequently underlies addiction and the emotional work required to stop using, develop new coping mechanisms, and begin to heal from trauma. Jen was raised in a cult where she was sexually abused by her pastor and neglected by her parents. She became addicted to alcohol and… Read More »Episode 19: Trauma and Addiction with Jen Elizabeth
It’s me, Miranda, on the first episode since I filed a sexual assault lawsuit. I talk about what’s happened in my life since. I also discuss statutes of limitations for child sexual abuse, the NY Child Victims Act, my first tattoo, and more. Show Notes Find the Truth & Consequences Facebook page, Instagram & Twitter accounts. Find the Second Wound… Read More »Episode 18: My Moment of Truth
Jamie Sivrais, founder of the non-profit A Voice for the Innocent survived sexual abuse as a child at the hands of his father. When he spoke up, his mother took action to protect him and help him seek justice. Jamie talks about his organization’s unique storytelling platform for sexual violence survivors and the desire to pay it forward which inspired him. Jamie Sivrais,… Read More »Episode 7: Protected & Paying it Forward with Survivor Jamie Sivrais
Miranda reads a letter from a listener whose brothers sexually abused her when she was a child. “Silenced” details her experience of the second wound: hurtful responses from church and family members when she revealed the abuse. Miranda responds with advice, information, and words of support. Miranda created the website The Second Wound to offer comfort and information to fellow… Read More »Episode 4: Dear Truth and Consequences
A frank conversation with my insightful and honest friend David Wheeler whose 6-year-old son, Ben was killed in the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in 2012. David has a lot to say about grief, navigating life after loss, and how our own personal reactions sometimes prevent us from truly supporting others in the wake of trauma and sadness. Learn about… Read More »Episode 2: Lessons in Loss from Sandy Hook Dad David Wheeler
