Laura and survivor, clinical psychotherapist and hypnotist Ella McCrystal share the signs of grooming, as well as what happened to the family when Ella’s abuser, her father, came home from prison having served his sentence.

Ella also shares further insight into her trauma and recovery and healing journey and new trauma-informed therapies she has developed which worked for her and many other victims.

⚠️ Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions of child sexual abuse, rape, domestic abuse and trauma, which some listeners may find distressing. Please listen with care.

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