Breaking the Silence: Kath Essing on Reclaiming Your Voice After Childhood Trauma

Breaking the Silence: Kath Essing on Reclaiming Your Voice After Childhood Trauma

In this powerful episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, we welcome Kath Essing, author of The Courage to Speak Your Truth. Kath shares her journey from silence to advocacy after surviving childhood sexual abuse. We discuss why reclaiming your voice is essential for healing, the complexities of sharing your story, and the critical gaps in current support systems and justice processes. Kath offers honest reflections on what helped her heal, the unexpected challenges she faced, and practical advice for both survivors and supporters. If you or someone you know is navigating the path from trauma to empowerment, this conversation is not to be missed.

About Kath Essing:
Kath Essing is a survivor, author, and advocate whose memoir The Courage to Speak Your Truth calls on women and allies to break free from the silence surrounding childhood sexual abuse. Through her personal story and advocacy, Kath is working to reform outdated systems and empower others to reclaim their stories and their strength.

Key Takeaways:

  • The act of speaking out can be healing but also complex and risky without the right support.

  • Supporters should focus on listening, believing, and holding space rather than offering quick solutions.

  • Systemic changes are urgently needed in healthcare, education, and justice to better support survivors.

  • Healing is a non-linear journey, often starting with private reflection before public advocacy.

  • Writing can be a powerful first step toward processing trauma and reclaiming your voice.


Connect with Kath:

  • Website: www.bespeak.au

  • Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn: Links available on her website

  • Book: The Courage to Speak Your Truth (available on Amazon)


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