Incest
If you could go back what would you say and do?
I ask that to those who survived childhood sexual abuse. If you were to pull out a photo of the age you were when you were abused and had the ability to jump back into that photo for a day as the adult you are now and come face to face with the child you […]
Anniversary
Today I spoke to a crowd of nearly 600 people in Vancouver, Washington for the YWCA annual event. Article in paper already on it. http://www.columbian.com/news/2011/sep/07/sex-abuse-survivor-speaks-out-against-keeping-secr/ Like ever event I tell my story, mission, and speak on Erin’s law. I always meet new faces, hear from survivors, and am reminded why I followed my purpose into […]
No Regrets!
When I read letters daily of the lives I have impacted to break their silence, find their voice, or open up their eyes it reminds me back 8 years ago when I was just putting my first book together and weighing the pros and cons to going public. I have no regrets in putting a […]
Erin’s Law Update
Last Monday I went to Springfield and met with members of the task force of Erin’s law. The task force has until January 1st to submit its final report to Governor Quinn on the recommendations of what will be used throughout the state of Illinois for children. As I arrived last Monday I sat at […]
The Changes Here
Blog: a website that contains an online personal journal with reflections, comments, and often hyperlinks provided by the writer; also : the contents of such a site. For the past 3 years I have used this blog exactly as the definition of what a blog is. Putting personal thoughts, reflections, etc. on my life, abuse, […]
13 Years Later Never Would Have Thought…..
13 years ago on April 30, 1998 I was walking into The Children’s Advocacy Center for the first time and broke my silence. I never would have imagined 13 years later I would be looking into the same large mirror staring at myself in the interview room I first broke my silence in. 13 years […]
Spring Speaking Indiana First Stop
I had my first speaking engagement for my spring speaking tour of 2011 and it was a blast. I am use to traveling alone but I had company for this trip so it made for a great road trip to Indianapolis with my younger sister and friend Dan. The event was put on my Indiana […]
13 Years Later
I began that diary entry 13 years ago at 2:35 a.m. saying, “I just want to die. I am in so much pain and can’t stop crying. It got really bad tonight. I feel so dirty right now. I am sitting in bed with images running through my head of tonight.” I can remember every […]
Broken Girl
Erin’s Law in Missouri
Missouri Senator Ryan McKenna has been following Erin’s law and attached a bill to it in Missouri. Missouri Senate Bill 286 develops the task force for age appropriate curriculum on sexual abuse in schools. I was asked to come testify in Missouri to the Senate but had to send my testimony in through video. Today […]
