Blooming After Grooming

Friends, we got Terri Miller in the house today! This woman has been a squeaky wheel since the motherlovin' 80s. She's helped hold sexual predators of children accountable, she's influenced law and policy, and she fills the world with her joyous music. Get ready to be inspired. -- National Center to Stop Educator Sexual Abuse Misconduct & Exploitation (NCSESAME) NCSESAME Crossing t...

For our first Groom Scroll of Season 2, we talk about the 2023 Netflix documentary, Scouts Honor . The documentary features interviews with survivors, law enforcement, and advocates and explores yet another example of when institutions prioritize their reputation over the lives of children. -- bloomingafterpod.com

You've heard us talk about her and today she is here! Faith Colson joins us as our first ever guest on the show, and shares her insight about what she has learned from advocacy and sharing her story. bloomingafterpod.com Faith's website

Today we talk about what everyday people like us can do in the face of such horrific injustice and full-blown terror. Together we are stronger! What are some ways you fight for the world you want to live in (and pass down to future generations)? -- bloomingafterpod.com dianam90.substack.com Petition Donate money Contact your elected reps

If there is anything we strongly oppose here at Blooming After Grooming, it's sexual criminals without remorse. And if there is anything we strongly appreciate, it's a timeline. That's right. We take it all the way back to the 90s in this breakdown of events that eventually led to everyone knowing his name. When do you remember first hearing the name Jeffrey Epstein? How much news abou...

OMG we're back again! In this first episode of Season 2, we chit chat about what we've been up to since wrapping up Season 1, and share what we're most looking forward to about upcoming episodes. Share your thoughts or ideas for Season 2 in the comments! -- bloomingafterpod.com

This is it! For real! The last episode of Season 1. Thank you once again for being a listener and for reaching out with your encouraging messages. We are looking forward to bringing you Season 2. In the meantime, take care of yourselves and each other. -- bloomingafterpod.com

Double psych! This week's episode is also not the finale. Today we read some listener emails, talk about why we wanted them in the first place, and what we've reflected on since receiving a few. Join the conversation! What would you like to see? Also, did we get Miller's Girl taken off Netflix?! -- Dissonance by Megan Farison bloomingafterpod.com

Psych! This week's episode is indeed NOT the finale. Oh, that Diana and their empty promises. Today we talk about repairing harm and connecting with our abuser's former friend who messaged us back in 2023. -- bloomingafterpod.com

About 10 law firms later, one finally agreed to take Diana's case. Oh, and this was also the fall season when Diana was involved in three lawsuits at once. Enjoy this final chapter of this part of our story! -- bloomingafterpod.com

All roads lead back to Brooke Shields. At least in Season 1 of our podcast! What else could we have talked about on this Season 1 final Groom Scroll episode other than the Pretty Baby documentary? The two-part doc also brings up timely topics from current pop culture as well as topics we've talked about throughout Season 1. -- The Lolita Effect by Dr. M. Gigi Durham bloomingafterpod.com

In today's episode, we talk about the aftermath of the investigation and what finally got Diana thinking about pursuing a lawsuit. -- ⁠The Libby App ⁠ ⁠bloomingafterpod.com

We did it! Today's episode wraps up the school investigation. We chat about getting through those last months and celebrating how far we had come. -- bloomingafterpod.com

Today we chat about Labyrinth- a movie near and dear to the hearts of many! This beloved tale is a fave of Sarah, but one Diana has yet to see. Until now! -- Who’s bad? From Michael Jackson to David Bowie, why are some stars uncancellable? - Guardian article by Tim Jonze bloomingafterpod.com

This episode is brought to you by untreated ADHD! We are a tad all over the place today, and yet, we carry on with PART 2 of the school investigation process. -- IA Public Radio story link Chicago Public Schools- Office of the Inspector General bloomingafterpod.com

Ooo child.. whip out that notepad and be ready to get schooled by people who barely understand it themselves! This episode gets into the convoluted labyrinth that is the misconduct reporting system of State Boards of Education (note: we only talk about IL and IA). -- bloomingafterpod.com One Love Foundation

Today's Bloom Bonus circles back to details Diana was unsure of about the documentary. As well as a (tentative) update about Amanda Mustard and a recollection of an article by Luke Malone called " You're 16. You're a Pedophile. You Don't Want to Hurt Anyone. What Do You Do Now ?" -- bloomingafterpod.com

EXTRA CONTENT WARNING. Today's GS feature is a rough but necessary watch for listeners seeking to better understand generational trauma. Especially when it relates to incest and child sexual abuse. We love being able to share visually stunning and impactful work created by survivors of sexual abuse. Listen with care. bloomingafterpod.com https://www.greatphotolovelylife.com/about

In today's episode, we begin telling the story of the emotional rollercoaster that was the school investigation. And we balance the awful by singing some groovy tunes. bloomingafterpod.com

We continue our conversation about reaching out to people from the past. In today's episode, we talk about those who were adults at the time. bloomingafterpod.com

"Actually I shouldn't say that.. because I'm your teacher." Who doesn't remember that quote on the Ferris Wheel? In this week's Groom Scroll, we talk about every Millennial's fave 90's rom com: Never Been Kissed. bloomingafterpod.com

Today we talk about reaching out to former classmates to build our case, and what a trip that was for both of us. We went on for quite a while and decided to split this one into two parts! bloomingafterpod.com

After the police investigation concluded, we knew the fight had to continue some other way. Little did we know what we were getting into with school and state boards. This week we talk more about those letters we've mentioned, and what it felt like to finally send them out! bloomingafterpod.com

Sarah and Diana discuss the 2023 movie May December, which stars everyone's favorite Jurassic Park actress - Julianne Moore! Lost World is hands down the best JP apart from the first. But that's a different podcast. bloomingafterpod.com Mary Kay Letourneau Wikipedia Page

The best laid plans are.. most often not the first one. This week we talk all about what we thought we were going to do, and the reality check that followed. Sarah briefly mentions the Joyful Heart Foundation, check out their work ! bloomingafterpod.com