WRAL, Raleigh’s NBC affiliate owned by Capitol Broadcasting, is airing a new documentary tonight at 7 that tells the story of two men who experienced child sex abuse while growing up in the mountains of North Carolina. Speaking the Unspeakable reveals some of the common characteristics of child sexual abuse, the guilt and shame felt […]
WRAL, Raleigh’s NBC affiliate owned by Capitol Broadcasting, is airing a new documentary tonight at 7 that tells the story of two men who experienced child sex abuse while growing up in the mountains of North Carolina.
Speaking the Unspeakable reveals some of the common characteristics of child sexual abuse, the guilt and shame felt by survivors, the fear of speaking out, the pain of keeping it secret, and the manipulation of abusers use to ensure their victims’ silence.
Shame and fear keep many survivors of child sexual abuse silent, but for some, healing comes with finding their voices.
Knight Chamberlain was 9 years old when he was sexually assaulted by a stranger. Knight’s stepbrother, Michael, was sexually assaulted by his Catholic priest at a church in Brevard when he was 11.
The brothers lived apart for decades after the abuse, but shared the same secret. They both came to find healing in revealing their secret and in speaking publicly about their experiences.
The documentary, narrated by WRAL News anchor and reporter Renee Chou, premieres on TV, web and streaming platforms tonight at 7 and it will remain available on demand any time after the premiere.
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