Survivor Revival

Laura: Surviving as a Scottish "Gypsy" Girl Part Two

Send a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2020947/open_sms] Laura is a Survivor [https://survivorrevival.com/]. In part two of this two-part episode, we continue where we left off at the end of Part One as Laura continues to share her heartbreaking story of growing up as a "gypsy" girl in Scotland at the hands of an abusive father, being prostituted to raise money for the family and left with the undeserved responsibility of caring for her siblings at a very young age. Experiencing the injustice of being robbed of her childhood because her father and other relatives abused her and "sent her out" to get money for the family, and ultimately having autonomy over her own body stripped from her. If any of the content in this episode has caused you any concern, please reach out to Lifeline [https://lifeline.org.au] or a similar organisation in your country. Feel free to connect with others through our Facebook [https://facebook.com/SurvivorRevival] Group and Share your Story through our website [https://survivorrevival.com]. Our community of survivors is here for you. Please know this… “You’re not alone in your pain, and, you have the ability to rise above the tragedy life has placed upon you.” Jennifer B Theme music courtesy of https://www.purple-planet.com [https://www.purple-planet.com]

Laura: Surviving as a Scottish "Gypsy" Girl

Send a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2020947/open_sms] Laura is a Survivor [https://survivorrevival.com/]. In part one of this two-part episode, Laura shares the heartbreak of growing up as a "gypsy" girl in Scotland at the hands of an abusive father, being prostituted to raise money for the family and left with the undeserved responsibility of caring for her siblings at a very young age.  Experiencing the injustice of being robbed of her childhood because her father and other relatives abused her and "sent her out" to get money for the family, and ultimately having autonomy over her own body stripped from her.  If any of the content in this episode has caused you any concern, please reach out to Lifeline [https://lifeline.org.au] or a similar organisation in your country. Feel free to connect with others through our Facebook [https://facebook.com/SurvivorRevival] Group and Share your Story through our website [https://survivorrevival.com]. Our community of survivors is here for you. Please know this… “You’re not alone in your pain, and, you have the ability to rise above the tragedy life has placed upon you.” Jennifer B Theme music courtesy of https://www.purple-planet.com [https://www.purple-planet.com]

Lindawella and her Loss

Send a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2020947/open_sms] Lindawella and her Loss is the story [https://survivorrevival.com/podcast/] of an amazing South African [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_Africa] Mum who's suffered beyond what any of us would expect to. Her daughter was murdered by her boyfriend in front of their own 3 year old son.  After appearing in court five times, the case was dismissed. This is the story of her fight which still continues, and the angels that have helped here through this horrific journey. Listen carefully to this relatively short podcast episode and keep Lindawella in your thoughts and prayers. If any of the content in this episode has caused you any concern, please reach out to Lifeline [https://lifeline.org.au] or a similar organisation in your country. Feel free to connect with others through our Facebook [https://facebook.com/SurvivorRevival] Group and Share your Story through our website [https://survivorrevival.com]. Our community of survivors is here for you. Please know this… “You’re not alone in your pain, and, you have the ability to rise above the tragedy life has placed upon you.” Jennifer B Theme music courtesy of https://www.purple-planet.com [https://www.purple-planet.com]

Emma : Human Trafficking Survivor

Send a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2020947/open_sms]  Emma is a Human Trafficking Survivor [https://survivorrevival.com/]. The South African [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_trafficking_in_South_Africa] advocate shares her powerful story encouraging listeners to be aware of the tactics some of these despicable operators use to lure their unsuspecting targets into their trap.  " The struggle is real...there is a real struggle out there and it's time we made people aware of this...our own Government aids in human trafficking...South Africa is one of the biggest (and I'm gonna call it a hotspot) for trafficking to take place because of the corruptness that is going on in our country. Rape here is the only crime where you are considered guilty until proven innocent...and that is the victim it's not even the perpetrator! " Listen to Emma's powerful story as a Survivor who is passionate about seeing change occur. If any of the content in this episode has caused you any concern, please reach out to Lifeline [https://lifeline.org.au] or a similar organisation in your country. Feel free to connect with others through our Facebook [https://facebook.com/SurvivorRevival] Group and Share your Story through our website [https://survivorrevival.com]. Our community of survivors is here for you. Please know this… “You’re not alone in your pain, and, you have the ability to rise above the tragedy life has placed upon you.” Jennifer B Theme music courtesy of https://www.purple-planet.com [https://www.purple-planet.com]

Tam's Triumph: From Victim to Empowered Survivor

Send a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2020947/open_sms] Tam's Triumph: From Victim to Empowered Survivor ...that's just one way to describe her horrific journey. She bravely joins us to share her story of horrendous child abuse, and then suffering inside a domestic violence relationship at a young age.  Growing up in an environment where you're living with a certain amount of stress in your system, your first relationship (at least for Tam) is typically something that meets the same level of stress. When Tam started working on herself about half-way through that first relationship, things got worse, and she has her kitten to thank for preventing an attempted "end to it all".  The detail of her story includes things we should never expect to experience, but unfortunately are all too common. > "So for years I was a victim until I decided I was a survivor and I didn't have to be ashamed of what happened to me. I was a victim while I was ashamed, I'm a survivor, because I didn't do anything wrong!" The good news is that despite it all, Tam is a Survivor, and expresses what that means and why she's chosen to become vocal about her journey and stand up for  others. > "I'm proud of being a vocal survivor...like I wouldn't wish this on anyone and obviously I would love to not be damaged, but I'm proud of the fact that I verbalise stuff,  that I say stuff what happened to me in an unashamed manner, that I stand up for other survivors, that I stand up for children. All of those things need to be done and if other survivors don't do it then it won't happen." Have some tissues handy, be ready for some shocks, but at the same time, be empowered by her resilience and strength.   If any of the content in this episode has caused you any concern, please reach out to Lifeline [https://lifeline.org.au] or a similar organisation in your country. Feel free to connect with others through our Facebook [https://facebook.com/SurvivorRevival] Group and Share your Story through our website [https://survivorrevival.com]. Our community of survivors is here for you. Please know this… “You’re not alone in your pain, and, you have the ability to rise above the tragedy life has placed upon you.” Jennifer B Theme music courtesy of https://www.purple-planet.com [https://www.purple-planet.com]