352: Sibling Sexual Abuse Support

Sibling Sexual Abuse Support

Did you know that suppressed childhood stress and boundary violations can actually manifest as unexplained chronic physical pain later in life?

In this vital episode of The Impactful Parent, host Kristina Campos sits down with Maria Socolof—author, survivor, president of the nonprofit 5WAVES, Inc., and former senior environmental health research scientist with a master’s degree from Harvard. Together, they shine a compassionate, non-alarmist light on a topic far too often kept in the shadows: Sibling Sexual Trauma (SST) and the mind-body connection.

Navigating childhood safety can feel overwhelming, but understanding body boundaries and nervous system cues is one of the most powerful tools a parent has. Drawing from her memoir, The Invisible Key, Maria shares how her own unexplained chronic pain led to recovering suppressed childhood memories—and breaks down the physical warning signs every parent of school-aged children should know.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why sibling sexual trauma remains hidden and how to gently break the silence.

• The 3 Secrets to understanding how trauma stores itself in the physical body.

• Somatic warning signs in kids (like unexplained stomachaches or chronic tension).

• Practical, non-fear-based rules to set healthy sibling body boundaries at home today. • What to do—and what NOT to do—if a child makes a disclosure.

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 0:00 - Why We Need to Talk About Sibling Trauma 1:30 - Meet Guest Maria Socolof (Harvard Scientist & Survivor) 5:10 - Roughhousing vs. Boundary Crossing: Where is the line? 10:45 - The 3 Secrets: How Trauma Stores in the Body 16:20 - Physical & Somatic Red Flags in School-Aged Children 22:15 - Practical Rules for Healthy Sibling Boundaries at Home 28:40 - How Parents Should Respond to Disclosures 34:00 - Resources for Healing & Support

🔗 RESOURCES & CALL TO ACTIONS 📖 Grab Maria Socolof’s book, The Invisible Key, & explore recovery resources: https://www.healingfromchronicpain.com 🌊

Support & learn more about 5WAVES, Inc.: https://5waves.org 🏡