About Branon
Hi, I'm Branon,
For forty years, I carried a family secret of abuse and trauma. Only recently have I finally begun to tell my story.
At six years old, I was abused by my stepbrother and other members of my family. Layered on top of that, my parents physically and emotionally abused me throughout my childhood. For a decade, abuse was my normal. I know too well how those early wounds bleed into adulthood; shattering self-esteem, sabotaging opportunities, and making committed relationships feel impossible. I grew up learning to survive without safety, security, or validation when I needed them most.
The turning point came when I chose to confront my past and its shadows once and for all. That decision cost me deeply, but it opened the door to freedom and healing. I stopped burying the pain, exposing the lies and trauma I had hidden for so long. Healing isn’t a finish line; it’s a lifelong journey. But nothing has brought me greater peace than reclaiming my story - because it matters.
– Branon
Branon Dempsey is an internationally recognized speaker, teacher, and author. He can be seen on several platforms, including venues for live audiences and multiple social media formats, such as weekly podcasts where he serves as the host to a variety of guests.
In his self-published book entitled ‘Facing the Shadows,’ Branon tackles the sensitive cultural topic of surviving childhood abuse. Branon’s story is about being sexually abused at six, emotionally abused by his parents, and later spiritually abused by the church. His book chronicles his experience and the process that took him from powerlessness to strength and healing.
Branon is also a devotional writer for Youversion/Faithlife, founder and CEO of Worship Team Training, M.Div in Leadership / Worship Theology, and serves as a life coach.
Branon helps survivors grow in their healing and recovery from trauma, abuse, and narcissism by inspiring messages / you can catch him on his social platforms on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and iTunes called: Your Story Matters
"Embrace life
as it was truly meant
to be lived."
Here’s the thing: there's a lot of pressure to put on a face and pretend that everything is fine. Society often fails to comprehend the profound impact of childhood abuse and the lifelong effects of living in survival mode.
Childhood abuse can have a lasting impact on men and women in their adulthood, affecting their self-esteem, academic and career performance, and their ability to form close relationships.
Recognizing and addressing these lingering effects is crucial for healing and building healthier, more fulfilling relationships with ourselves and others.
Through healing, you can find your voice again to tell your story. Your story is valid and deserves to be heard.
Telling your story is not only a component of healing, but the hearing of your story encourages others that they, too, are not alone. This is why it’s important to face your shadows because your story matters.
