Aug 27 2024 56 mins
S2, Ep7 - In this conversation, Alyssa Decker interviews Megan Farison about her journey of healing and overcoming trauma. Megan shares her experience of discovering that her high school band director, with whom she had a secret relationship, was arrested for child sexual abuse and pornography. She discusses the challenges of coming to terms with the abuse, navigating the legal process, and dealing with the emotional aftermath. Megan emphasizes the importance of therapy, self-reflection, and the support of loved ones in the healing process. Megan Farison shares her journey of healing from trauma and addiction. She discusses the importance of facing past traumas and making changes in her life. Megan also opened up about her substance abuse issue with alcohol and the realization that she needed to seek sobriety. She emphasizes the connection between trauma bonds and addiction, highlighting the need for support and understanding. Megan talks about the process of seeking closure and creating her closure when it wasn't provided by her abuser. She shares the importance of gratitude and holding contradictory truths in healing and growth.
Bio
Megan is an educator, writer, memoir coach, and sexual assault victims advocate. She’s interviewed internationally renowned music educators, composers, and performers on her podcast Sing, Coach, Conduct, which has listenership in multiple countries. Recently, she served as Secretary of the Michigan chapter of the American Choral Directors Association and President of the Central Michigan University Choir Alumni Association. In 2021, Megan founded the Lux Women’s Choir in Mid-Michigan to create safe artistic spaces for women. In September, Megan will launch Give Her the Pen, a memoir coaching business that empowers women to share their stories, one page at a time. Megan’s debut memoir, Dissonance, will be released in paperback, ebook, and audiobook on November 25, 2024.
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