Seatbelt in the Home Depot Parking Lot

SEASON 9 EPISODE 9

4.23.2026

‘What good would it do? I heard that over and over.’

Today’s guest is Leslie Crowe, a writer, advocate, and survivor who brings honesty and compassion to difficult conversations. Leslie is the proud mom of two sons and a longtime autism advocate who founded NeedQuest to help families navigate resources for children with special needs. She is also a breast cancer survivor and a fierce advocate for survivors of childhood sexual abuse. After many years of silence, Leslie found the courage to release her shame and speak openly about her experiences, using her voice to challenge silence and create space for healing, truth, and accountability.

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