Anna Ditchburn: Surviving Sexual Abuse - A Story of Courage and Healing
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Sexual abuse is a pervasive issue that affects millions of people around the world. It can take many forms, from unwanted touching to rape, and it can happen to anyone, regardless of age, gender, or background.
Our guest today is someone who has survived sexual abuse and found a way to reclaim their power and their voice. Anna Ditchburn, who has survived sexual abuse that has resulted in two forced abortions and eighteen consecutive miscarriages has now made it her life mission to help others heal from their own traumas through hypnotherapy and the practice of NLP.
Anna's story is a testament to the human spirit's capacity for healing and transformation.
In this episode, Anna shares the heartbreaking experience of abuse that she has experienced which started from when her biological father left their family when she was four. Growing up in Russia in the 90's, this has made it difficult for a single mom to earn money for a family of 3 and at the age of 4, Anna had to grow up too quickly to survive and help take care of her younger brother. At 10 years old, a monster in disguise came into their lives in the form of their stepfather, who they quickly realized is not going to be their knight in shining armor. This started a cycle of verbal and physical abuse that escalated into sexual abuse when she turned 15. If you want to hear more about Anna's story of courage and healing, tune in for this episode.
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Timestamps
0:00 - Intro
2:10 - Where did the trauma start?
5:00 - Knight in disguise
8:05 - Abuse and forced illegal abortions
13:00 - Biological father
14:00 - Healing journey
15:00 - The story of birth
17:00 - Where did the shame and guilt come from?
22:25 - Healing is a work in progress
23:15 - The voice in the back of your head
27:05 - Conversation with mom
32:55 - Testifying in Russia
34:35 - Sharing the story
36:30 - Forgiveness
41:45 - The healing process
46:20 - Vices
48:55 - The effect of abuse on relationships
52:20 - The ideal partner
54:45 - Hypnotherapy and NLP
57:50 - Being aware of trauma
1:06:40 - Conclusion
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