Out Of The Shadows

In this first installment of a compelling three-part series, our hosts Shane and Gemma delve into the complex psychological terrain of abuse with Dr. Ellen Lacter, an expert on the harrowing effects of extreme and ritual abuse. This episode offers a sobering look at the mechanisms of dissociation, a survival strategy for victims during overwhelming trauma, and how these fractures in consciousness can echo through a lifetime of aftereffects. Dr. Lacter's insights into the psychological responses to abuse – from the body's automatic reactions to the enduring inner turmoil of self-blame – provide a stark backdrop to the ongoing story of Sister Cathy Cesnik's unresolved case.The conversation takes on an even more profound dimension as it explores the insidious influence of religious authority in perpetuating abuse, a painful thread woven through the dark tapestry of the history uncovered by The Keepers. Jean Wehner, whose story of survival and search for truth was a focal point of the Netflix document