This is the 25th episode of Keeping Kids Safe - A Bright Futures podcast by the Daniel Morcombe Foundation, featuring Bruce and Denise Morcombe.


Today we’re going to hear from a mother whose child has engaged in harmful sexual behaviours, and the fallout on their family.

This mother, who we will call Amy, tells us about the lack of support she continues to feel to this day, and the personal toll from the ongoing consequences of the actions of her son. 

Amy never imagined that this could happen to her.

She was a mother to two young boys, and had spent much of her adult life working towards a good life for her husband and two children. 

So it was a shock to discover after her marriage broke down, that her son had behaved in a sexually inappropriate way with a young girl.

The consequences of that act still reverberate years later.

Our host Nance Haxton interviewed Amy about her experience, but we have engaged an actor to voice her words exactly from the transcript, to ensure we give Amy and all those involved anonymity.

But her perspective is incredibly valuable, as so many parents in this situation never speak of the experience because of the shame. And because of that silence, we don’t get to learn how to prevent these situations from happening again, or how to better look after all of the victims in these circumstances.

We also speak to Toni Cash, the Principal Advisor for Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation at youth services charity yourtown, about her advice to parents who find themselves in a similar situation.

All the names have been changed to protect their identities.

REMINDER: As Denise says in the podcast - Take care when listening. Please contact Lifeline if you need support after listening to this, on 13 1114 or you can call 1800 Respect.

GET IN TOUCH

This podcast is produced by Nance Haxton with production assistance from Michael Adams. To get in touch with the Daniel Morcombe Foundation about any of the information shared in this podcast, go to https://danielmorcombe.com.au/bright-futures/ or phone 1300 326 435

CREDITS

Host: Nance Haxton 

With thanks to Amy (not her real name) and Toni Cash


ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:

The Daniel Morcombe Foundation - 1300 326 435 or https://danielmorcombe.com.au/bright-futures/

This is the 25th episode of Keeping Kids Safe - A Bright Futures podcast by the Daniel Morcombe Foundation, featuring Bruce and Denise Morcombe. 
Today we’re going to hear from a mother whose child has engaged in harmful sexual behaviours, and the fallout on their family.
This mother, who we will call Amy, tells us about the lack of support she continues to feel to this day, and the personal toll from the ongoing consequences of the actions of her son. 
Amy never imagined that this could happen to her.
She was a mother to two young boys, and had spent much of her adult life working towards a good life for her husband and two children. 
So it was a shock to discover after her marriage broke down, that her son had behaved in a sexually inappropriate way with a young girl.
The consequences of that act still reverberate years later.
Our host Nance Haxton interviewed Amy about her experience, but we have engaged an actor to voice her words exactly from the transcript, to ensure we give Amy and all those involved anonymity.
But her perspective is incredibly valuable, as so many parents in this situation never speak of the experience because of the shame. And because of that silence, we don’t get to learn how to prevent these situations from happening again, or how to better look after all of the victims in these circumstances.
We also speak to Toni Cash, the Principal Advisor for Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation at youth services charity yourtown, about her advice to parents who find themselves in a similar situation.
All the names have been changed to protect their identities.    REMINDER: As Denise says in the podcast - Take care when listening. Please contact Lifeline if you need support after listening to this, on 13 1114 or you can call 1800 Respect.   GET IN TOUCH   This podcast is produced by Nance Haxton with production assistance from Michael Adams. To get in touch with the Daniel Morcombe Foundation about any of the information shared in this podcast, go to https://danielmorcombe.com.au/bright-futures/ or phone 1300 326 435   CREDITS   Host: Nance Haxton    With thanks to Amy (not her real name) and Toni Cash
  ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:
The Daniel Morcombe Foundation - 1300 326 435 or <a href="https://danielmorcombe.com.au/bright-futures/">https://danielmorcombe.com.au/bright-futures/</a>

Brought to you by the Daniel Morcombe Foundation

Brought to you by the Daniel Morcombe Foundation

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