Jane Epstein is more than a survivor of sibling sexual abuse: she’s a voice for hope, healing, and breaking silence. In this episode, Jane shares her story while turning her pain into purpose. During her empowering stint as an exotic dancer and her marriages, she learns much about her self-esteem and the impact of her earlier experiences on her approach to intimacy. Jane Epstein is a staunch advocate for survivors of Sibling Sexual Abuse and Trauma. Today, Jane is Co-Founder of both IncestAWARE.org and 5WAVES.org, an international 501(c)3 advocacy group that offers information, support, and guidance about Sibling Sexual Abuse and Trauma. She shares her story publicly to give other survivors the courage to speak up and know they are not alone. Through her work, Jane seeks to educate and empower parents on preventing sibling sexual abuse and trauma, aiming to remove the fear of the unknown and make body safety discussions between parents and children an everyday conversation. Her powerful TEDx talk spreads awareness and opens dialogue on this taboo subject. Her story was featured in People Magazine, and she contributed to The Sunday Times Magazine cover story on March 17th, 2024. Her memoir, I Feel Real Guilty, was released in the Fall of 2024 www.jane-epstein.com siblingsexualabusetrauma.com