Episode 17, Paris's story - part one

Welcome to The Survivor’s Voice, where resilience meets hope.

Your Host: Angie Sedore
Our Guest: Paris Byrum

Trigger Warning
This episode includes discussions of rape, childhood sexual abuse, domestic violence, foster care trauma, and loss of a sibling. Listener discretion is advised. The views expressed by guests do not necessarily reflect those of the podcast.

What to Expect:
· Paris shares the heartbreaking truth of being conceived through rape and raised amid neglect, abuse, and instability.
· She opens up about childhood sexual abuse, years in a broken foster care system, and the profound impact of losing her sister.
· We explore how her past shaped her parenting, her faith, and her purpose today as a homeschooling mom, chaplain, and author.
· Angie and Paris dive into the importance of giving survivors space to speak—and believe them when they do.

Key Takeaways:
· Abuse often continues in cycles, but Paris proves healing and transformation are possible.
· The foster system can leave deep wounds, especially when voices are ignored.
· Survivors need people, community, and safe places to share their story.
· Faith, awareness, and education empower Paris to raise her children with protection and purpose.

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Produced & Edited by
Krystina Elder | YouTube: Elder House Media

Special Thanks to
Dan Wise | YouTube: North Idaho Podcast Productions
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