Johanna Griggs Instagram – I feel incredibly honoured to have recently been asked to voice the story of @itsharrijames for episode 8 of season 4 of the ‘No Laughing Matter’ Podcast called, ‘We Must Feel Proud.’ @nolaughingmatterau tells real life stories of interfamilial child sexual abuse – otherwise known as incest.
All of these stories of survivors on the podcast are told by the chosen voice of victim survivors, which is why I feel so privileged to have been asked by Harri.
It is hoped that through a known voice telling their stories, that it will make it easier for people to hear them… and then hopefully raise awareness to aid ‘No Laughing Matter’ to keep up their phenomenal work, to help stamp out Child Sexual abuse, as well as giving control back to the victim survivors.
The figures in our country are absolutely shameful when it comes to child sexual abuse, and anything that helps us shift our attitudes towards discussing and repairing this taboo topic is a step in the right direction.
Harri is an exceptional young man, an incredible award winning advocate, a proud father, speaker, co-founder of the #yourreferenceaintrelevant campaign and a survivor. ❤️
Harri was with me in studio the day I got to record his story, speaking his words. It was such an emotional day for both of us. Afterwards, I received one of the most beautiful thank you notes I’ve ever opened. I asked Harri if I could share this bit from it..
….’Just imagine if we all treated each other’s stories with this same compassion, respect, and kindness — what a better place the world would be…”
Harri – thank you. I feel so lucky that you even asked me to do this.
I hope you can listen to Harri’s story, and many other survivors stories and show them the kindness and compassion they deserve. Because these stories need, and deserve to be heard.
Also, a Huge thanks to Tanya Lee from @corrileefoundation for letting me be a part of something so special. 🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️ you | Posted on 12/Aug/2024 08:36:18
