Challenges That Change Us
144 { Caroline Brunne} Sexually abused from the age of 10
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Episode notes
It’s shown time and time again that family abuse and violence is rife in our communities, and it’s often the other family members who keep things quiet.
Caroline Brunne’s story shows just how far families can go to hide abuse, and the impact it can have when the secret does finally come out.
Caroline Brunne is a survivor coach, breath work facilitator, author, professional speaker and Founder of INSupport Community. From her lived experience of incest, child sexual abuse, family and domestic violence Caroline has shifted her trauma into transformation. Caroline shares her healing journey and guides both survivors and supporters by teaching them the power of being allies whilst walking beside survivors as they face the complexities of their journey of healing.
In this episode she shares:
- How writing became a tool for healing, with the completion of her memoir during the 2020 lockdown helping her process trauma and share her story;
- Why she decided to self-publish her memoir to share her lived experience as a survivor publicly
- The journey of navigating family relationships involves balancing love, grief, and boundaries while addressing trauma
- Why she chose to disclose her story to her sister and the subsequent impact on her family dynamics.
- The ways that speaking out publicly has led to ripple effects in her personal and family life
- Why she chose not to pursue criminal justice and explored alternatives like restorative justice.
- The process of finding her voice, from private conversations to public advocacy
Key Quotes
“I was abused by my father at the age of 10 for about four years”
"I think my parents just want to live their lives as adults... as retired people who just want to forget whatever may have happened in their life and whatever they may have caused."
“I know that she knew that she wasn't safe before she was actually not safe”
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