{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/653bc3d9968d7500113515e7/6aac2b678de3b43b6a980084?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"I Was Groomed: This is What I Want Parents and Carers to Know","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/653bc3d9968d7500113515e7/1789668834815-f96eca05-5ca3-4766-9b08-a6c58140d8a2.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>In this second conversation with Tanya, she returns with an important message: it wasn&#39;t her fault. The responsibility belonged entirely to the person who groomed and abused her.</p><p><br></p><p>Drawing on what she now understands, Tanya talks about how grooming can happen, what those who groom children may look for, and why children can never be responsible for the manipulation of an adult.</p><p><br></p><p>She also shares what she wishes the adults around her had known, including some of the behaviours and changes parents and carers can be aware of, and the importance of creating a relationship where children feel able to talk when something doesn&#39;t feel right.</p><p><br></p><p>This conversation isn&#39;t only about looking back. Tanya is sharing what she&#39;s learned in the hope that greater understanding can help parents recognise grooming earlier, have important conversations with their children and help protect them from abuse.</p><p><br></p><p>Above all, her message is clear. A child is never to blame for being groomed or abused. The responsibility always lies with the person who chose to harm them.</p><p><br></p><p>If you found this conversation valuable, please consider subscribing. Every subscriber helps us reach more people, increase understanding of child sexual abuse, and continue creating conversations that protect children and support survivors. 💚</p><p><br></p><p>To connect with Tanya;</p><p>Instagram: @tmmoore17</p><p>Book: https://mybook.to/dayilearnedtopumpgas</p><p><br></p><p>Join our YouTube or Patreon Memberships for extra content and early access: </p><p>Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/SomethingtoSay</p><p>YouTube membership: https://www.youtube.com/@SomethingtoSayofficial/membership</p><p><br></p><p>To follow us on social media:</p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/somethingtosayofficial</p><p>Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/somethingtosayofficial1</p><p>Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/something-to-say1</p><p>TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@somethingtosayofficial</p><p><br></p><p>This podcast provides a platform for contributors to share their own lived experiences. Unless expressly stated otherwise, Something to Say has not independently verified the factual accuracy of statements made by contributors and does not endorse or adopt any allegations, assertions, opinions or conclusions expressed in this podcast.</p>","author_name":"Something to Say"}