Child sexual violence

Updated for 2025 Silence “You have the right to remain silent.” I first heard that phrase in my 8th grade Civics class during the lesson on Miranda rights.A great lesson. …

For too long, Survivors have been told to suppress their anger. “Be the bigger person.” “Let it go.” “Forgive and move on.” Society is comfortable with Survivors who are silent, …

Survivors are my favorite people.  Hands down, no contest. I love their war stories, their wisdom, their testimony.  They inspire me.  I weep with them.  I serve them. I fight …

Did I tell y’all about that time that they printed a speech  I delivered in public in the paper?  Well, that isn’t even the most interesting part.  The most interesting …

  I watched “Cosby: The Women Speak.“    Actually, I recorded it.    This way, if I was triggered, I could watch it another time.     But I was amid …

People who have been abused often struggle with self-doubt.  Yeah. You can put up a tough exterior for everyone else.  Some days you can even fool yourself. The truth is. …

It is my honor to highlight the words of author Tremayne Moore as he courageously shares his story and offers advice for healing:   Hi. My name is Tremayne Moore and …

Today, I would like to speak to the parents and caretakers of children.   I realize that some of them might be a bit concerned.  When someone who seemed “normal” …

7/7/2015 Tonight I am angry.    That isn’t my default setting though.  Usually, I smile so much that I have to consciously tell myself not to do it.  That ain’t …

Self-doubt.  I think that one reason that some people can’t understand sexual violence is they don’t understand just how complicated it really is.   Some people think that after the …