{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"159. David Wood: Searching for Answers\u2014Finding Courage and Clarity; Part 2","description":" This is the concluding episode of David Wood\u2019s horrific story and search for answers to his life-long confusion and turmoil. David is an Australian journalist and copywriter now based in Darwin, Northern Territory. He reached out to me by email after listening to several SASS episodes and recognizing his own story in the voices of others. I was immediately captivated by David\u2019s email\u2026which turned into several emails through our ongoing efforts to make this episode happen. The bumps in the road as we struggled to put this together were well worth it for me. And I think you\u2019ll also find it well worth it to listen to David\u2019s episodes.  I won\u2019t spend a lot of time here describing this episode\u2026it\u2019s something so powerful and so impactful, you\u2019ll just have to listen to it to absorb its phenomenal importance.  There is a previous SASS episode that I mentioned this week regarding Katie Stewart\u2026if you\u2019re interested in learning more about Katie and the interesting connections between her story and David\u2019s, it is Episode 35.  I also mentioned two books during this episode; one by Dr. Bruce Perry, and the other by concert pianist, James Rhodes. You\u2019ll find the links to where you can purchase these books listed below.  If you\u2019re a survivor, a loved one, or a professional in the field of investigating or prosecuting sexual assault cases, this conversation is a reminder to keep looking until the story you\u2019re told matches the truth you feel. I love how David\u2019s through-line is simple and powerful: if the explanations you\u2019ve been given don\u2019t make sense, don\u2019t stop. Keep asking better questions. Keep seeking better care. And keep choosing the kind of community that believes you, and  stands with you. An important side note: if you\u2019re finding value in these episodes, please take a moment to leave a 5-star rating on your podcast platform. AND, please send me a note of support. I can\u2019t tell you how much your emails mean to me\u2014they fuel my passion to keep this podcast going. Here\u2019s my email address: dave@sasstories.com  Thank you to all of you who have reached out to me already; and, if you\u2019re interested in guesting on the show, please mention that in your email or text, and provide me with a phone number where I can reach you. Please keep those emails and texts coming\u2026I truly look forward to hearing from you! Here are some critically important links that I hope you\u2019ll take the time to explore, and where a contribution is requested, please consider doing so!\u2014Thank you!! https:\/\/a.co\/d\/dQKuGv8 (Instrumental: A Memoir of Madness, Medication, and Music by James Rhodes, Amazon.com) https:\/\/a.co\/d\/b3Z5ptj (The Boy Who Was Raised as a Dog, by Dr. Bruce Perry, Amazon.com) gofund.me\/af648f46  (Kennedy Alley: A 100 Mile Journey; GoFundMe link) https:\/\/a.co\/d\/7P6Fmmc    (Amazon link to I, Sean\/a) https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/episode\/767HcMDnBlikjcNKA3rFuI?si=e15e510d70a9410e (SASS Episode 35, on Spotify) https:\/\/soulwisesolutions.com https:\/\/safeinharmsway.org https:\/\/sironahealing.com\/ https:\/\/www.whattheydontsay.com https:\/\/www.survivor-school.com\/?ref=DAVEMARKEL www.arcigrey.com  https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/invisible-no-more-lady-veterans-stories-of-military\/id1754061590 https:\/\/startbybelieving.org https:\/\/evawintl.org\/ My email address: dave@sasstories.com As mentioned and emphasized, it\u2019s time to Normalize the Conversation.\u2122 And please remember to Start by Believing\u2026because we all know someone whose life has been impacted by rape or sexual assault. Thank you for tuning in. ","author_name":"Sexual Assault Survivor Stories Podcast - SASS","author_url":"http:\/\/sexualassaultsurvivorstories.libsyn.com\/website","html":"