Summary: Healing childhood sexual abuse (CSA), says David Pittman, Executive Director of Together We Heal (TWH), happens because "Ultimately, you have to make a choice." For Pittman that choice happened when he was incarcerated for drug possession. Getting clean, facing the truth, healing and founding an organization that provides free counseling is the amazing transformation that David has brought to his life. In this interview we discussed: David's incredible story of trauma to triumph How he cleaned up his act and turned his life around 2 things that help any CSA recovery 3 steps that can help you achieve success The TWH mission and their "turn no one away" counseling policy MEET MY GUEST David Pittman is the Executive Director of "Together We Heal", a non-profit organization whose purpose is to provide cost-free counseling and guidance for those who have suffered the trauma of childhood sexual abuse. It works to educate through public speaking, collaborates with other groups to raise awareness and expose the sexual predators methods. David spent years on a healing journey that continues to this very day. This led him to seek out groups specifically for men as well as those who had been through a similar trauma and ultimately inspired the foundation of Together We Heal. TWH now works with therapists, counselors and groups aiding both men AND women in their efforts to heal, grow and thrive. Their motto is: "To the world you may be one person, but to one person you may be the world.”
