Sometimes its hard for us to feel positive when all around us feels doom and gloom. Believe it or not, there are some ways to navigate this so you are still authentic but able to find something that makes you smile. Go to htsbf.org for more information on our foundation and for ways to help. If you are looking or coaching whether survivor or supporter, email admin@gloriamasters.com #childhoodsexualabuse #survivorofsexualabuse #survivorsupport #survivors #ibelievesurvivors #handingtheshameback We...
Dec 11, 2022•5 min
Mark Attwood brings out the power of the big Angels supporting me. This was Quite an emotional and moving interview, one that surprised even me. HELP NZ Sexual Harm Helpline, 0800 044 334 or text 4334, support@safetotalk.nz. Help Auckland 0800 623 1700. Male Survivors Aotearoa, Freephone: 0800 044 334 USA RAINN https://www.rainn.org/ Largest US support for adult survivors of child sexual abuse UK NAPAK https://napac.org.uk/ Supporting recovery from childhood abuse AUSTRALIA Blue Knot Foundation ...
Dec 08, 2022•51 min•Season 2Ep. 26
Nae is a woman who has turned her trauma into healing. she runs Whatumanuwa a company which provides Solace and Serenity workshops using mindfulness, earth healing, sound healing and cacao. She is a clinical nurse educator. She has turned I didn't matter into I matter. She also feels that Connection to papatūānuku and ranginui and Surrendering to something bigger than self has really helped her healing journey. You can reach nae on: www.healingwithnae.co.nz or nae.marsters_whatumanawa IG and FB ...
Dec 06, 2022•56 min•Season 2Ep. 27
This week my blog focus is on surviving the Xmas and holiday season. We can sometimes feel off balance as Survivors, but this specific time of year can be really triggering and difficult. This short clips gives you some ideas on what to do if things start to feel challenging. Take care of who you are at this time, and If you are interested in any coaching from me, please email admin@gloriamasters.com #childhoodsexualabuse #survivorofsexualabuse #survivorsupport #survivors #ibelievesurvivors #han...
Dec 04, 2022•5 min
Welcome to Activist, Survivor and Speaker Isami Daehn, she is a subject matter expert in anti human trafficking and child safety. Her mission is to be the voice for both the exploited and those abused in religious settings. She would also like to educate leadership on anti human trafficking and child safety globally. Isami was abused between the age of 9 and 14 by a piano teacher who was welcomed into her home. Her advice to survivors: Be patient with yourself. You can follow Isami on: Instagram...
Nov 29, 2022•59 min•Season 1Ep. 39
Ever really think about that voice inside your head, the one telling you what to do? Berating you and usually making you feel less than? Welcome to your inner critic! We all have one, and as survivors sometimes its just too much. How can you turn that voice off? How can you create an inner champion instead? Have a listen and see if there are some things you can begin to do. If you would like to have some coaching with Gloria, email admin@gloriamasters.com To get some more resources from Gloria, ...
Nov 27, 2022•5 min
Survivors and the Inner Critic otherwise known as our inner voice, judge, parent etc. This can be something we believe and follow without question. But what if I was to tell you, that its time to question and challenge to confront this, so that you can instead, be led by your Inner Champion? #childhoodsexualabuse #survivorofsexualabuse #survivorsupport #survivors #ibelievesurvivors #handingtheshameback For further information go to https://www.handingtheshameback.org/ If you are looking for some...
Nov 25, 2022•2 min•Season 3Ep. 24
This panel discussion opens the door into the suffering and reality of Male Survivors in NZ and globally. Three brave men discuss their reality, the amazing work they are now doing to help other male survivors, and the impact this has on their lives. Dr Keli Palfy joins us from Canada to share her wisdom through her research on this very powerful topic. HELP If you would like to have some coaching with Gloria, reach out to GloriaMasters.com NZ Sexual Harm Helpline, 0800 044 334 or text 4334, sup...
Nov 24, 2022•1 hr
Meet Paulie Stevens, a survivor of abuse whose perpetrator got over 100 years in prison. The judge called him a prolific pedophile, and the worst he had ever seen. What helped Paul in his recovery was his son, sport and the great outdoors. Paul is the Author of You cant hurt me (2011) and Beyond the Hurt (2022) Paul Steven's blog: https://zitebooks.com/ Paul Steven's 1st book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/You-Cant-Hurt-Paul-Stevens-ebook/dp/B096SJFMK5 Paul Stevens 2nd Book: Beyond The Hurt eBook : S...
Nov 22, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 38
The Choices we make are available to us every day in many different ways, and we don't often consider the power they contain. Every choice we make creates an action. As survivors we didn't have a choice as to what happened to us - as adults we do. Sometimes we get used to feeling down, negative and victimised, and it can take courage to lift ourselves out of that. In even one decision it is available and can give us hope in the darkest of times. Have a listen. If you would like to have some coac...
Nov 20, 2022•5 min
Survivors needing inspiration? Look no further! Live on the channel this week: I interview Paulie Stevens who wrote the book You Cant Hurt Me, He was abused by a pedophile who was sentenced to 200 years in prison. I also share the Male Survivors Panel Discussion including Dr Keli Palfy, and my blog on The Choice is released. For more information visit us at https://www.htsbf.org (A link to our website) : Handing the shame back #handingtheshameback #survivors #childhoodsexualabuse #survivorofsexu...
Nov 19, 2022•1 min
This week we focus on the holiday season. This can be a really difficult and triggering time for survivors as that was when abuse could occur more frequently. Sadness and loss may appear on their faces, and show in the demeanour. Just love them through it. #childhoodsexualabuse #survivorofsexualabuse #survivorsupport #survivors #ibelievesurvivors #handingtheshameback For further information go to https://www.handingtheshameback.org/ We are on all social media platforms: Facebook: https://www.fac...
Nov 18, 2022•1 min•Season 3Ep. 23
This powerful discussion with Louise Nicholas, Advocate, Libby and Kate from REOSA (ripple effects of sexual abuse), Alison Mau advocate/journalist and Jess Tyson (founder of BRAVE, charity promoting awareness and resource in our Rangatahi (young people) is both enlightening and informative. We cover many areas: Child abuse stats, our court system, group therapy among other things. DO NOT MISS this discussion. HELP NZ Sexual Harm Helpline, 0800 044 334 or text 4334, support@safetotalk.nz. Help A...
Nov 17, 2022•1 hr 10 min
Kelly and I discuss impacts of child sexual abuse from childhood through to adulthood. We cover off my childhood and the ongoing impact childhood trauma has. A conversation worth listening to and watching. HELP NZ Sexual Harm Helpline, 0800 044 334 or text 4334, support@safetotalk.nz. Help Auckland 0800 623 1700. Male Survivors Aotearoa, Freephone: 0800 044 334 USA RAINN https://www.rainn.org/ Largest US support for adult survivors of child sexual abuse UK NAPAK https://napac.org.uk/ Supporting ...
Nov 15, 2022•38 min•Season 3Ep. 25
Grief is usually associated with death, and therefore not often discussed in survivor communities, but what if I was to tell you that for all survivors, we go through the 7 stages of grief just like others who have experienced deep loss do? What we lost and the cost to us can have us reeling between denial to anger in a heartbeat. have a listen as this may offer some insights into how you have been feeling. The 7 stages loosely defined are: Denial, Anger Bargaining, Depression, Upward Turn, Reco...
Nov 13, 2022•6 min
On the channel this week: Panel Discussion with Louise Nicholas, Advocate, Libby and Kate from REOSA (ripple effects of sexual abuse), Alison Mau advocate/journalist and Jess Tyson (founder of BRAVE, a charity promoting awareness and resource in our Rangatahi (young people. This discussion is both enlightening and informative. My blog on Grief, which all survivors experience, but seldom discuss. Finally: Kelly Wallace from the podcast: Recognise your power, interviews me. For more information vi...
Nov 13, 2022•1 min
This week we focus on Grief. The 7 stages there are and where your survivor may be, and where they could move to. There is no right or wrong, it just is. The stages are: Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Depression, Upward turn, Reconstruction and Acceptance. #childhoodsexualabuse #survivorofsexualabuse #survivorsupport #survivors #ibelievesurvivors #handingtheshameback For further information go to https://www.handingtheshameback.org/ We are on all social media platforms: Facebook: https://www.faceboo...
Nov 11, 2022•3 min•Season 3Ep. 22
The theme for this month with Chantelle is Dissociation....We look at how it helped survivors of sexual abuse as children, but may not be quite so needed now. So how do we use it, lose it or recognise the impact it has? For this and more, tune in! HELP NZ Sexual Harm Helpline, 0800 044 334 or text 4334, support@safetotalk.nz. Help Auckland 0800 623 1700. Male Survivors Aotearoa, Freephone: 0800 044 334 USA RAINN https://www.rainn.org/ Largest US support for adult survivors of child sexual abuse ...
Nov 11, 2022•52 min•Season 2Ep. 24
Jim Heaney lives in Chicago, Illinois and is a survivor of child sexual abuse. He is an advocate and author of 'A Book for Someone', just released recently on amazon. His abuser targeted him while he was doing a paper route at age 11. Jim got betrayed not by 1, but by 3 different people during this young episode of his life. Watch his story unfold and understand the power of his mind and attitude, that helped turn his life around. You can find Jim and follow him on : www.divinechild.us https://w...
Nov 09, 2022•44 min•Season 1Ep. 37
Broken Pieces depicts what we as child sexual abuse survivors experience to a greater or lesser extent at random or frequent times, depending on what is occurring in our lives. We can feel broken for no apparent reason, but underneath, we know why. Our abuse, our trauma, the fabric of our being was destroyed and broken, and we can spend a lifetime trying to mend this and reapair the damage. The beauty of broken is in its possibility and this is what is shared here. We can do this, we already hav...
Nov 07, 2022•5 min
Beginnings can be challenging for survivors of child sexual abuse. If we chose them, they are less problematic, if not: our PTSD or CPTSD kicks in big time. They can trigger us and have us feel overwhelmed and hypervigilant all at the same time. This blog offers some ideas on navigating our way through Beginnings. To get some more resources from Gloria, go to: https://www.handingtheshameback.org/ #childhoodsexualabuse #survivorofsexualabuse #survivorsupport #survivors #ibelievesurvivors #handing...
Nov 07, 2022•6 min
Updates on the channel this week: Panel Discussion with Louise Nicholas, Advocate, Libby and Kate from REOSA (ripple effects of sexual abuse), Alison Mau advocate/journalist and Jess Tyson (founder of BRAVE, charity promoting awareness and resource in our Rangatahi (young people) is both enlightening and informative. Blog on Broken Pieces and Interview with Jim Heaney a survivor from Chicago, Illinois. For more information visit us at https://www.handingtheshameback.org/ #handingtheshameback #su...
Nov 06, 2022•1 min
Gareth Icke of Right Now (Ickonic) interviews me. We discuss my book Flightpath to Healing - A Guide for Child Sexual Abuse (CSA) Survivors, which I have written to help support survivors. We also look at parents responsibility and awareness in keeping their children face, and the challenges contained within. A short but punchy interview. HELP NZ Sexual Harm Helpline, 0800 044 334 or text 4334, support@safetotalk.nz. Help Auckland 0800 623 1700. Male Survivors Aotearoa, Freephone: 0800 044 334 U...
Nov 03, 2022•15 min•Season 2Ep. 23
Tips for Supporting Survivors. This week, I discuss the 3 key areas of Reactions to Sexual abuse: emotional, physical and psychological. I list a few in each category, but please know there are many more and as survivors we often feel we experience all of them. #childhoodsexualabuse #survivorofsexualabuse #survivorsupport #survivors #ibelievesurvivors #handingtheshameback For further information go to https://www.handingtheshameback.org/ We are on all social media platforms: Facebook: https://ww...
Nov 03, 2022•2 min•Season 3Ep. 21
Welcome to Andrew Pledger, a Cult survivor, and survivor of child sexual abuse. Andrew discloses for the first time publicly the sexual abuse he suffered, and looks at the link between being raised in a cult and dysfunctional family, to the sexual abuse he suffered. He feels that what helped him in his recovery and healing from both the cult and CSA was; Validation, Self-compassion and Therapy. Find him on - https://liinks.co/4ndrewpledger HELP NZ Sexual Harm Helpline, 0800 044 334 or text 4334,...
Nov 01, 2022•54 min•Season 1Ep. 36
Included in this weeks line up to the Channel: Welcome to Andrew Pledger, a Cult and survivor of child sexual abuse. My blog on Beginnings, and The interview Gareth Icke of Right now (Ickonic) which includes discussing parents responsibility and awareness in keeping their children face, and the challenges contained within. A short but punchy interview. For more information visit us at https://www.handingtheshameback.org/ #handingtheshameback #survivors #childhoodsexualabuse #survivorofsexualabus...
Oct 30, 2022•1 min
I put this panel together to highlight the severity of the statistics of child sexual abuse globally. On the panel are Maggie Oliver, from the UK, whistleblower. Anneke Lucas, fellow survivor and advocate from Belgium. Have a look and see what 3 countries and 3 advocates are doing. HELP NZ Sexual Harm Helpline, 0800 044 334 or text 4334, support@safetotalk.nz. Help Auckland 0800 623 1700. Male Survivors Aotearoa, Freephone: 0800 044 334 USA RAINN https://www.rainn.org/ Largest US support for adu...
Oct 29, 2022•58 min•Season 2Ep. 22
Tips for Supporting Survivors. We look at the damaged parts of ourselves, because they are a 'thing' and they do exist. As a result, it is hard for us to feel part of something and connected as easily as non survivors do. #childhoodsexualabuse #survivorofsexualabuse #survivorsupport #survivors #ibelievesurvivors #handingtheshameback For further information go to https://www.handingtheshameback.org/ We are on all social media platforms: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HandingtheShameBack Insta...
Oct 27, 2022•2 min•Season 3Ep. 20
Dallas Pickering is a survivor of over ten years of sexual abuse in state care. Although she disclosed to a social worker and signs of abuse and neglect were noticed, she was repeatedly returned to her foster home. Watch her very personal and humbling story, as she shares her childhood with us. You can reach her at: dallaspickering36@gmail.com OTHER To get some more resources from Gloria, go to: https://www.handingtheshameback.org/ #childhoodsexualabuse #survivorofsexualabuse #survivorsupport #s...
Oct 25, 2022•55 min•Season 1Ep. 35
Triggers are commonly experienced by us as survivors of child sexual abuse. They can seemingly come from nowhere, and usually depict a memory from childhood when the abuse was occurring. These can come in the form of one of the five senses and can transport us straight back to the experience itself. This blog offers some support and resource on triggers. To get some more resources from Gloria, go to: https://www.handingtheshameback.org/ #childhoodsexualabuse #survivorofsexualabuse #survivorsuppo...
Oct 23, 2022•6 min
