Episode 15: Terry’s Story, Part 2 - The Power of Being Seen
10/30/20 • 20 min
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.
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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).
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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!
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Volunteer your time and skills to help us end child abuse and neglect. Join us today!
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Episode 14: Terry’s Story, Part 1 - From the Gray Area into the Black
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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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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Episode 16: Terry’s Story, Part 3 - Embracing Empathy
Terry explains how developing his capacity to empathize with others enabled him to heal more fully as a survivor of child abuse. He and Lori discuss how important it is for survivors to realize they are not alone and that healing from childhood trauma is possible. This episode is Part 3 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).
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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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Louder Than Silence - Episode 15: Terry’s Story, Part 2 - The Power of Being Seen
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Transcript of the Louder than Silence Podcast Episode #15: Terry’s Story, Part 2 – The Power of Being Seen
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 voice. We
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