Episode 14: Terry’s Story, Part 1 - From the Gray Area into the Black
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10/23/20 • 22 min
In this episode, survivor Terry Koontz tells the story of the abuse he experienced as a child and how he was taken advantage of by a child pornographer. Terry explains how the ripple effects of the abuse he suffered later influenced his struggles with addiction and crime. Terry Koontz is the author of two books soon to be released including his inspirational autobiography, "Haunted Dreams".
The Louder than Silence podcast is brought to you by The National Foundation to End Child Abuse and Neglect (EndCAN).
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In this episode, survivor Terry Koontz tells the story of the abuse he experienced as a child and how he was taken advantage of by a child pornographer. Terry explains how the ripple effects of the abuse he suffered later influenced his struggles with addiction and crime. Terry Koontz is the author of two books soon to be released including his inspirational autobiography, "Haunted Dreams".
The Louder than Silence podcast is brought to you by The National Foundation to End Child Abuse and Neglect (EndCAN).
Be our Guest
Would you like to share your story or nominate someone to be a guest on our show? Send an email to [email protected].
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If you enjoy this podcast, please rate us, subscribe, and share!
You can make a difference today by supporting EndCAN’s mission to end child abuse and neglect.
Volunteer your time and skills to help us end child abuse and neglect. Join us today!
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Episode 15: Terry’s Story, Part 2 - The Power of Being Seen
At 44 years old, Terry entered the prison system after being convicted of laundering money. While in prison, he tutored fellow inmates and ultimately helped 163 men get their GEDs. Terry discusses how he began to acknowledge the abuse he experienced as a child in order to address the PTSD and depression that plagued him as a result. This episode is Part 2 of survivor Terry Koontz’s story.
The Louder than Silence podcast is brought to you by The National Foundation to End Child Abuse and Neglect (EndCAN).
Be our Guest
Would you like to share your story or nominate someone to be a guest on our show? Send an email to [email protected].
Stay Connected
If you enjoy this podcast, please rate us, subscribe, and share!
You can make a difference today by supporting EndCAN’s mission to end child abuse and neglect.
Volunteer your time and skills to help us end child abuse and neglect. Join us today!
Louder Than Silence - Episode 14: Terry’s Story, Part 1 - From the Gray Area into the Black
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Transcript of the Louder than Silence Podcast Episode #14: Terry’s Story, Part 1 - From the Gray Area into the Black
Transcribed by Adam Soisson
[Inspirational theme music plays.]
>> Lori: Thank you for joining us. In this podcast, we are real people, talking about real things. Child abuse and neglect: a topic that is all too often left in the shadows of silence, leaving survivors alone, fearful, and oftentimes without a v
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