Abduction: Victim to Survivor

In this heartfelt conversation, Abby and Ian discuss their experiences with abduction, trauma, and the journey towards healing. They explore the importance of trust, the challenges of familial abduction, and the role of support networks like Team HOPE. Ian shares his personal story of loss and growth, emphasizing the need for emotional support and understanding in navigating the complexities of re...

In this conversation, Sarah Cecilie Finkelstein Waters shares her profound experiences as a child who was placed on a milk carton as a missing child in the 80s. She reflects on the emotional turmoil of being reunited with her mother and the identity crisis that ensued, highlighting the complexities of family dynamics and childhood trauma.

In this episode, Sarah, Abby and Heather McTaggart-Bryan discuss the complexities of trauma experienced by children who have been victims of parental abduction. Heather shares her extensive experience in therapy, emphasizing the importance of expressive therapies like sand tray and play therapy in helping children process their trauma. The conversation highlights the challenges of recovery, the ro...

In this episode of 'Victim to Survivor', hosts Sarah and Abby delve into Abby's harrowing experience of family abduction. Abby recounts the day her son Sam was taken by his father, the ensuing search, and the emotional turmoil that followed. The conversation explores themes of trauma, community support, and the complexities of healing after such a profound loss. Abby shares insights on the impact...