I was talking to my doctor yesterday and he asked if I’d had an injury that would cause my neck pain. I told him that I fought a rapist and my neck was hurt in the process. The rapist was one of the pimps that...
I really believe reading and hearing teaching from the Bible every day is ultra important, but I live in the real world too. When I had two babies, a job and a house to take care of, I took one small passage of the Bible...
Mental anguish is a hallmark of child sexual abuse. Adult rape victims also experience the devastating effects of this core violation. The idea that a child can agree to engage in sexual activity is ridiculous and extremely self-serving.Our bodies are amazing and can accommodate great...
After years of abuse and many harrowing experiences, my adrenaline had worked over time, my coping skills were few and my ability to function in a structured environment was very limited.Our young family life was tumultuous. We moved every year, sometimes more than once in...
The shame and trauma of rape is not only compounded by abortion, it leaves women vulnerable to re-victimization. Recently, I read an article about religious leaders calling upon the US to fund abortion for ISIS and Boko rape victims. While you and I are drinking our...
Education and awareness about child abuse and child sexual abuse is s good thing. Helping people spot the signs of abuse, broach the subject with dignity, ask the right questions, and mostly handle suspected or acknowledged abuse victims with compassion and wisdom is of utmost...
Hi All,My eyes are opening to all of the directions that I have taken you with me as I write here. If you would go with me a little further, I think There is a way for me to know what ways you would like...
When I was little, I wanted to change the world, to do something great. I wanted to be like Mary, the mother of Jesus, with all of my heart.How about you? Most people that I know have had similar aspirations...