Pedophiles: Exposing the Catholic Church

<p>Susan Bisaha shares her powerful story of surviving clergy sexual abuse, breaking years of silence, and transforming unimaginable trauma into a mission to advocate for others.</p><p>In this deeply personal conversation, Susan opens up about grooming, abuse, the emotional and psychological aftermath, and the complicated role faith and the Church played throughout her experience. She also shares her journey toward healing, the fight for accountability, and why she believes survivors finding their voices can become a powerful catalyst for change.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>In This Episode We Discuss:</strong></p><ul><li>Susan&#39;s personal experience with clergy sexual abuse</li><li>How grooming can begin and why it can be difficult to recognize</li><li>The emotional and psychological impact of childhood sexual abuse</li><li>The role of the Church and the seal of confession in Susan&#39;s story</li><li>Navigating faith after experiencing abuse within a religious institution</li><li>The journey from trauma and silence to healing and empowerment</li><li>Legal challenges and the fight for accountability</li><li>Why speaking out and sharing survivor stories matters</li><li>The role of love, faith, and resilience in Susan&#39;s recovery</li><li>Turning personal trauma into advocacy and purpose</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>What You&#39;ll Learn:</strong></p><ul><li>How grooming can create confusion, secrecy, and silence around abuse</li><li>Why survivors may struggle to speak about what happened to them</li><li>The long-term emotional impact of clergy and institutional abuse</li><li>How reclaiming your voice can become part of the healing process</li><li>Why advocacy and survivor stories can help create awareness and change</li><li>How faith can be challenged, questioned, and ultimately redefined after trauma</li><li>Why healing does not erase what happened—but can change what happens next</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Listen &amp; Connect</strong></p><p><strong>Through the Trauma Podcast</strong></p><p>🎙 Website:<br><a href="https://www.throughthetraumapodcast.com/">https://www.throughthetraumapodcast.com</a></p><p><strong>Guest &amp; Partnership Opportunities</strong></p><p>🤝 Apply to Be a Guest:<br><a href="https://throughthetraumapodcast.online/guest">https://throughthetraumapodcast.online/guest</a></p><p><strong>Empowerography</strong></p><p>📸 Luxury Branding, Trauma &amp; Empowerment Photography:<br><a href="https://empowerography.com/">https://empowerography.com</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Connect with Amber Larkins</strong></p><p>📸 Instagram:<br><a href="https://www.instagram.com/the_amber_larkins/">https://www.instagram.com/the_amber_larkins/</a></p><p>📘 Facebook:<br><a href="https://www.facebook.com/amber.larkins.39/">https://www.facebook.com/amber.larkins.39/</a></p><p>💼 LinkedIn:<br><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/amber-larkins-43529986/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/amber-larkins-43529986/</a></p><p>🎵 TikTok:<br><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@theamberlarkins">https://www.tiktok.com/@theamberlarkins</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Connect with Susan Bisaha</strong></p><p>🌐 Website:<br><a href="https://andthelotusshallrise.com">https://andthelotusshallrise.com</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Resources Mentioned</strong></p><p>• <em>And the Lotus Shall Rise</em></p><p>• Survivor Advocacy &amp; Awareness</p><p>• Clergy Sexual Abuse</p><p>• Trauma Recovery &amp; Healing</p><p><br></p><p><strong>About This Episode</strong></p><p>Silence can protect abuse. A voice can begin to break it.</p><p>Susan&#39;s story is not only about what happened to her—it&#39;s about what she chose to do with her story afterward.</p><p>Through years of trauma, questions of faith, emotional healing, and the fight to be heard, Susan ultimately found purpose in helping bring awareness to clergy sexual abuse and encouraging other survivors to recognize the value of their own voices.</p><p>Her message to survivors is simple but powerful:</p>