Shanny is the definition of a survivor. Like a phoenix she has risen from adversity and trauma over and over again. Sexually and physically abused by her biological parents, Shanny was finally able to leave and after being in foster care for a time was placed in the home of an aunt and uncle. This uncle later groomed, and sexually abused and raped her. One day, Shanny to just not be home she decided to visit another Aunt and Uncle who didnt live that far away. She told them just a miniscule portion of her living conditions and they had her come live with them. Eventually, Shanny graduated from high school and started college. While in college Shanny struggled with depression and often isolated herself. Eventually, she moved back to the Salt Lake Valley to help another Aunt who was struggling to support herself and her kids. Overtime it became too much and Shanny bounced around from house to house until she found a wonderful family that brought her in and gave her the unconditional love she didn't know existed.
If you or someone you know is a victim of sexual assault, rape, or strangulation here are some links to help.
National:
https://www.rainn.org/about-national-sexual-assault-telephone-hotline
https://victimsofcrime.org/help-for-crime-victims/national-hotlines-and-helpful-links
Local:
https://victimsofcrime.org/help-for-crime-victims/national-hotlines-and-helpful-links
http://www.utahvictimsclinic.org/
https://www.ucasa.org/resources
https://www.udvc.org/resources/get-help-now.html
https://slcfamilyjusticecenter.org/
www.youniquefoundation.org
https://dcfs.utah.gov/
This podcast is supported in part by grant 18W2025 from the Utah Office for Victims of Crime, awarded by the Office on Violence Against Women. The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed in this program are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Office on Violence Against Women, the U.S. Department of Justice or the Utah Office for Victims of Crime.