• Writing to Heal: A Poet's Story of Childhood Sexual Abuse

  • Feb 9 2022
  • Length: 49 mins
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Writing to Heal: A Poet's Story of Childhood Sexual Abuse

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  • “There's a tremendous amount of stigma about coming forward, especially for men.” 

    It wasn’t until Phil Goldstein was 30 years old he began unpacking a childhood trauma subconsciously affecting his adult life. As a kid, Phil was sexually abused by his older brother, and he kept it to himself for years, along with feelings of shame, guilt and fear. But when Phil met the woman who'd become his wife, sex and intimacy problems led him to therapy, where he opened up about his childhood sexual abuse. Already an established journalist, Phil is about to become a published author with a poetry book that narrates his trauma and emotions in their rawest forms. He found solace in expressive poetry, and has chosen to combine that passion with speaking out about something so stigmatized. https://letsnottalkaboutit.com

    National Sexual Assault Telephone Hotline, operated by RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network): 1-800.656.HOPE (4673) 

    Hosts:
    Camille Tuutti
    Sharon Tiger
    Amanda Ziadeh

    Guest:
    Phil Goldstein, author of "How to Bury a Boy at Sea" (Stillhouse Press)

    Expert:
    Dr. Akua K. Boateng

    Editor:
    Tessa Hall

    Behind the Scenes:
    Lisa Abeyta

    Music: 
    “Incoming” by Jeffrey C. Mund 
    "Arms of Gold" by Tape Machines
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