The Effects of Child Abuse Are Different for All of US

Children become resilient (and grow up to be resilient) after being subjected to abuse for a number of reasons. The one important reason is due to their relational health. When children are subjected to ongoing abuse or trauma and no adult steps in on their behalf,...

Trafficker/Advocate or Trafficking/Advocacy?

It’s illegal to exploit anyone for financial or personal gain. Because of the betrayal and corruption that victims/survivors have been subjected to, advocacy work can feel the same as trafficking tactics. Traffickers and advocates use the same methods/tactics to lure...

To Ruthie (age 10) from Ruth (age 62)

Dear Ten Year Old Ruthie I know how hard things must be for you. After what has happened to you, I can just imagine how confused and alone you must feel. I know you think that what happened to you after that man lured you away at the plaza is a secret you must keep to...

To: The creep who abused me when I was 10 years old!

When you led me away from my sister and friends that day at the plaza, what made you think I wouldn’t grow up to know better? What made you think I would remain naïve forever? Did you think I was going to protect you with silence MY WHOLE LIFE, and never tell anyone...