Healing is not forgetting the crisis that harmed you. Rather, healing is accepting the injuries that did happen, tending to them, mending them, and releasing the reality of those moments in crisis to the past, to move forward, transformed as a stronger and healthier individual.

Violence against children is a pervasive issue that leaves deep physical, emotional, and spiritual scars, yet it often goes unnoticed and unreported. As a survivor of childhood abuse, I know firsthand the fear and barriers that prevent victims from speaking out and the devastating impact of being ignored or dismissed. It takes immense courage to confront these hidden crimes, but we must act to protect children, hold perpetrators accountable, and offer hope and healing to those who suffer. My story is a testament to the strength it takes to break the silence and the importance of helping others do the same.