036: Andrew Pledger

Welcome to Andrew Pledger, a Cult survivor, and survivor of child sexual abuse. Andrew discloses for the first time publicly the sexual abuse he suffered, and looks at the link between being raised in a cult and dysfunctional family, to the sexual abuse he suffered. He feels that what helped him in his recovery and healing from both the cult and CSA was; Validation, Selfcompassion and Therapy. Find him on HELP NZ Sexual Harm Helpline, 0800 044 334 or text 4334, Help Auckland 0800 623 1700. Male Survivors Aotearoa, Freephone: 0800 044 334 USA RAINN Largest US support for adult survivors of child sexual abuse UK NAPAK Supporting recovery from childhood abuse AUSTRALIA Blue Knot Foundation Provide support to people who have experiences of complex trauma, and for those who support them. OTHER To get some more resources from Gloria