Cancel The Culture Of Abuse w/ Sarah Klein

Sep 7, 2021

In this thought-provoking discussion, Sarah Klein, an attorney and sexual abuse advocate, shares her harrowing journey as the first known survivor of Larry Nassar's abuse. She exposes the psychological manipulation and grooming that take place in abusive relationships, especially within sports. Highlighting the complexities of legal barriers, Klein advocates for victims by critiquing outdated statutes of limitations. She empowers parents with essential tools to recognize red flags and emphasizes the importance of open dialogues to ensure the safety of children.

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ANECDOTE

Delayed Realization

Sarah Klein, despite being a successful attorney, didn't realize she was abused by Larry Nassar until her 30s.
The abuse began at age eight and was normalized as medical treatment within the gym environment.

INSIGHT

Normalization of Abuse

Child sexual abuse is often normalized by the abuser, making it difficult for victims to recognize.
Abusers groom their victims with kindness and attention, breaking down their defenses.

ANECDOTE

Ed's Childhood Experience

Ed Mylett shares a personal experience of potential abuse as a child, highlighting the lasting impact of such events.
He emphasizes the importance of teaching children how to recognize and report abuse.

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SARAH KLEIN’S STORY IS DIFFICULT AND UNSETTLING to listen to, but if ever there was an episode of my podcast you need to hear, it’s this one.

You may not know who Sarah is yet, but there's a good chance YOU KNOW HER STORY.

Sarah was a competitive gymnast who became the first known survivor of sexual abuse by former Michigan State University and USA Gymnastics team doctor Larry Nassar.

SHE WAS 8 WHEN NASSAR BEGAN MOLESTING HER IN 1988.

Eventually, Sarah was among more than 150 women who confronted Nassar at his trial. With the help of her testimony and many others, Nassar was sentenced to 40 to 175 years in prison in January 2018.

Sarah was also sexually abused by John Geddert, best known at one time as the head coach for the 2012 U.S. Women's Olympic gymnastics team, which featured the Fierce Five, who took home the gold medal in London that year.

Geddert worked closely with Nassar, but unlike Nassar, he escaped justice by committing suicide after being charged with two dozen crimes, including human trafficking, forced labor, and sexually assaulting a teenage girl.

Sarah, now 40, is an attorney who has helped hundreds of other survivors of Nassar's abuse and has become a STAUNCH ADVOCATE for abuse survivors everywhere.

Sarah's horrific experiences are painful, but they are not without PURPOSE.

As a survivor, Sarah has FIRST-HAND KNOWLEDGE and INSIGHTS about protecting your children from becoming victims.

She shares how your children can SPOT AN ABUSER’S RED FLAGS and what PARENTS AND CONCERNED ADULTS can do to help FIGHT against abuse.

We also talk about the long-term effects of abuse on women's lives and how to help someone heal after they’ve gone through this kind of ordeal.

Sexual abuse against girls, and boys for that matter, are hideous crimes. It’s difficult to talk about, which means too often it's easy to pass it along as not your problem or my problem.

BUT JUST THE OPPOSITE IS TRUE!

If you suspect somebody is being abused, you have a DUTY to SPEAK UP and TAKE ACTION to protect those who can’t defend themselves.

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