Redemption following years of sexual abuse

Forgiveness doesn’t excuse terrible behavior, but it prevents horrendous actions from continuing to destroy your heart, mind, and peace. These are the words of Dr. Gregory Williams, who was sexually abused by his father for 12 years. Dr. Williams is on the administrative leadership team at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas. He’s also the author of Shattered by the Darkness: Putting the Pieces Back Together After Child Abuse, and he hosts the Breaking the Silence video podcast. Tonight we’re airing the second half of our interview with Greg where he shares his experiences, talks about his decision to forgive his father, and offers advice for people suffering from abuse.

INTERVIEW HIGHLIGHTS

Advice for teachers, coaches, and other influencers in a child’s world.

An example of radical forgiveness.

Could the worst pain you’ve ever experienced be the key to your destiny?

PART 2 OF FULL DR. GREGORY WILLIAMS INTERVIEW

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More information: ACEs Connection (Adverse Childhood Experiences social network and research hub); Shattered by the Darkness book series; Breaking the Silence podcast

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Opening music by Chris Tomlin, Your Grace Is Enough 

Closing music by Elevation Worship, Exalted One