Breaking the Silence: A Journey from Trauma to Triumph with Perry Power

Breaking the Silence with Perry Power: A Journey from Trauma to Advocacy In this episode of the Creators for Change podcast, Perry Power, an inspirational speaker, storyteller, and author of 'Breaking the Silence,' shares his powerful story of overcoming childhood sexual abuse. Perry discusses the impact of trauma, the effects of living in silence, and his journey to healing and advocacy. He reveals plans for his upcoming film, 'It Ends With Me,' which aims to break generational cycles of trauma. The conversation also delves into Perry's book, his social media presence, and the community he has built to support other trauma survivors. Perry emphasizes the importance of using one's voice for social change and how his personal mission is driven by the desire to ensure that his father's struggles were not in vain. The episode provides an insightful look at Perry's path from personal pain to becoming a beacon of hope and a catalyst for healing for others.

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00:00 Introduction to Perry Power's Journey

01:47 Perry's Personal Story of Trauma and Silence

03:03 The Impact of Silence and the Path to Speaking Out

06:17 Breaking the Silence: Perry's Turning Point

09:04 The Stages of Breaking the Silence

13:33 Challenges and Fears of Going Public

20:49 Generational Trauma and Family Reactions

23:52 Activating Change: From Story to Service

30:59 Journey into Online Entrepreneurship

31:21 Finding Purpose and Writing a Book

32:40 Navigating Social Media Challenges

34:18 The Viral Video Experience

36:55 Responding to Followers and DMs 4

1:53 The Vision for a Full-Length Film

49:25 Overcoming Financial Hurdles

55:15 Final Thoughts and Call to Action