DeepSummary
The episode begins with a conversation between Andrea Gunning, the host, and Jenny Coleman, the director of Stop It Now, an organization focused on preventing child sexual abuse. Jenny explains the work of Stop It Now and provides advice to Ashley, whose husband was convicted of child sexual exploitation and voyeurism, on navigating custody and visitation issues with her daughter.
Andrea and Ashley then catch up with Erin Adams, a marriage and family therapist whose husband, Joel, was convicted of child sexual abuse material charges. Erin shares the devastating news that Joel has reoffended and faces new charges, and she expresses her frustration with the court's decision to grant supervised visits with her children.
In the final segment, Andrea introduces Ashley to Stacey Rutherford, the subject of Betrayal season three. Stacey shares how she connected with Ashley's story and the challenges she faced after discovering her husband's involvement in child exploitation. The women bond over their shared experiences and support each other as they navigate the aftermath of their husbands' crimes.
Key Episodes Takeaways
- Navigating the aftermath of a loved one's involvement in child exploitation is a complex and emotionally challenging process.
- Building a supportive community and sharing stories can help survivors feel less isolated and bring awareness to this issue.
- Genuine accountability and action are crucial in the recovery process, rather than relying on superficial statements of healing or redemption.
- Survivors often face conflicting emotions as they reconcile the positive aspects of their relationships with the devastating truth of their partners' crimes.
- Protecting children and advocating for their safety is a priority, even in the face of legal challenges and systemic obstacles.
- Organizations like Stop It Now provide valuable resources and support for survivors and those seeking to prevent child sexual abuse.
- Open and honest communication about these difficult topics is essential for raising awareness and promoting change.
- The impact of child exploitation extends far beyond the initial crime, affecting entire families and communities.
Top Episodes Quotes
- “I'm mad as hell today.“ by Erin Adams
- “As you're telling me that, I was kind of getting teary eyed, because I think when I first started out on this journey, it was for the exact same reason. I mean, I could be in the room with, you know, all the people that love me and care about me and still feel really alone because nobody really knows.“ by Ashley Litton
- “We did build a life with these men. They were good fathers, they were good husbands, and we did have really great times. But then to have them also be the perpetrator of these terrible things, for me to bring those two together was insanely hard.“ by Stacey Rutherford
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Betrayal
iHeartPodcasts and Glass Podcasts
5/17/24
In this bonus episode, Andrea speaks with the Director of Stop It Now, an organization working to prevent the sexual abuse of children. The team also checks back in with Erin from Season 2, and Ashley meets the person at the center of Betrayal Season 3.
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To report a case of child sexual exploitation, call The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children's CyberTipline at 1-800-THE-LOST
If you or someone you know is worried about their sexual thoughts and feelings towards children, reach out to stopitnow.org
If you or someone you know is worried about their sexual thoughts and feelings towards children, you can find help at Stop It Now! by visiting, www.stopitnow.org or reach out via the confidential helpline by visiting www.stopitnow.org/get-immediate-help.
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