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I Never did it for Recognition

  You are looking at an image of several awards I have received for my mission in protecting children through Erin’s Law. From the pens Governor’s have signed Erin’s Law with, to the big orange metal with my name engraved in metal that says, “Erin Merryn Glamour Woman of the Year.” The key to the […]


Glamour Woman of the Year Awards

Glamour Woman of the Year Video Erin Merryn Announced on TODAY show as Glamour Woman of the Year Chicago NBC 5 interview with Erin Merryn as Glamour Magazine Woman of the Year   After getting my hair and makeup done in a room with Olympic gold medalists from this summers Olympics it was off to […]


USA Today: Oakland coach breaks silence about sexual abuse

(USA TODAY) ROCHESTER, MICH (AP) — Beckie Francis remembers sitting on her couch last year, staring in amazement as she watched Sen. Scott Brown of Massachusetts reveal on TV that he was a survivor of sexual abuse. Francis turned to her husband and told him she could do the same thing. The women’s basketball coach […]


OU coach Beckie Francis speaking out about being sexually abused

Fox 2 News Headlines (FOX2-TV) ROCHESTER, MICH. – Oakland University women’s basketball coach Beckie Francis is breaking her silence and speaking out about her years of sexual abuse.  She’s hoping her story helps other victims find their voice. “There are certain flashbacks and scenes that come back over and over and over,” said Francis. For […]


Beckie Francis, Oakland University Basketball Coach, Breaks Silence About Sexual Abuse

(HUFFINGTON POST) ROCHESTER, Mich. (AP) — Beckie Francis remembers sitting on her couch last year, staring in amazement as she watched Sen. Scott Brown of Massachusetts reveal on TV that he was a survivor of sexual abuse. Francis turned to her husband and told him she could do the same thing. The women’s basketball coach […]


“Screams only I can hear, a face only I can see, pain only I can feel, tears only I can taste, a day only I will never forget.”

As I was being driven back to the airport last April after one of my many spring events the director of the agency asked me if it is hard after I am done giving the speech. When I am no longer standing in front of an audience and I am alone. Does bringing it all […]


Michigan on track to become fifth state to pass Erin’s Law

This video shows Erin Merryn speaking to Kalamazoo news channel 3 on Erin’s Law. It then shows Erin testifying to Senate members on Erin’s Law. A meeting with the Governor happened and then the Senate all voted in support of the law. Michigan is on track to be the 5th state to sign Erin’s Law. […]



Maria Shriver brings awareness to “Erin’s Law”

If you were to go on Maria Shriver’s blog or her facebook page you will see she is giving light to Erin’s law through an article I wrote for her to recognize the work I am doing with Erin’s Law. http://www.mariashriver.com/blog/2012/04/living-today-incest-and-molestation-fearlessness-and-forgiveness Roanoke, VA Thursday night event. I just returned from Virginia where I spoke to […]


The day that changed my life.

It is amazing how a few words can change your life. It happened to me 14 years ago today. It was much like today the skies were blue, the sun was shining and it was in the mid 60’s. My best friend and younger sister said the words I will never forget. It was as […]


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