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8 months ago

You Can’t Make Me Cry

I was born to a young single mom. My biological father was a married man with seven children who had…

2 years ago

I Showed Those Bullies

Nothing was great about school. Or home. My parents did not get along. They fought all the time. The constant…

2 years ago

Why Does Sexual Assault on Campus Get Largely Ignored?

Did you know that 1 in 5 women is a target of sexual assault while in college? It is no…

4 years ago

Police Believe That Women Falsely Report Sexual Assault

In early September 2019, I heard Mo Rocca interview TV and Hollywood Star Angie Dickinson on CBS Sunday Morning. At…

5 years ago

Overcoming Sexual Abuse with the Power of Redemption

The girls – now women – who have come forth to tell their story of survival are now living from…

5 years ago

Challenging the Belief that it is Impossible to Heal

It takes a long time to start the healing process. I will never heal. There are pieces from me that…

5 years ago

The Lasting Impact of Sexual Abuse on Our Children

Sexual abuse of girls and boys results in long-term psychological trauma. And I can tell you that, unless treated, the…

5 years ago

Her Greatest Regret – Whose Shame Is It Anyway?

My friend “Emily” – a friend from university days – was visiting this past weekend. It was way past midnight.…

5 years ago

Sexual Abuse and the Unresolved Issues of Guilt and Shame

"I will never understand why it is more shameful to be raped than to be a rapist." ~ Anonymous I…

5 years ago