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Why It’s So Hard to Talk About Child Abuse

4/3/2017

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April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month.  Every year at this time I’m reminded of when I began educating people about how to prevent child sexual abuse.  

Adults have a hard time talking about child abuse, especially child sexual abuse.  That’s because not only is CSA a horrific violation of an innocent child’s trust but it’s also about sex.  In our society, sex is not a topic most adults feel comfortable talking about in public.  

When I decided to educate adults about CSA twelve years ago, I had no idea how I was going to accomplish this task.  I just knew I would not have suffered in silence for so long as a child if the adults in my life had known how to talk openly about CSA.

Eventually, I became involved with Darkness to Light, which gave me the tools I needed to pursue my goal.  I received permission to translate the D2L information booklet into Icelandic, and I distributed a copy to every home in Iceland.  This is why I cofounded NGO in Iceland and how my public speaking career began.  That booklet generated lots of opportunities to speak about CSA to concerned adults.

Yet, like I said, CSA is an uncomfortable topic for most adults.  So how do I teach them to overcome their discomfort?  Here’s what I do:

  • I never present the grim statistics about CSA without giving them the tools they need to cope with this horrifying information.
  • I offer plenty of hope, because we can make a difference one person at a time.
  • I show them how to talk about CSA and give them age-appropriate language.
  • I stress the benefits of CSA education: 1.) the other parents in your community will know you’re watching out for their kids too; 2.) abused children will feel safe talking to you about it; 3.) adult survivors will be encouraged to seek healing.

If you’d like to offer this kind of hope to the adults and children in your community, please visit www.d2l.org for more information about a Darkness to Light Stewards of Children training session near you.  Or you can take this evidence-based training online at the D2L website.

You’ll never regret becoming educated about CSA.  It gives you the tools you’ll need to save a child from years of pain, isolation, and shame.  And that alone is priceless!  

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Are you a survivor of child abuse?  Are you struggling with the effects of this kind of trauma?  I can help!  Just follow (this link) or call 619-889-6366 to reserve a one-hour coaching session with me ($100 per hour).  Let me help you heal your life.  Reserve your spot TODAY!

Have you read my bestselling book, “Journey to the Heart”?  If you’re ready to heal from the effects of abuse or trauma (depression, anxiety, PTSD, allergies, chronic pain, etc.), this book is for YOU!!  You’ll find it at Amazon in paperback (link) or Kindle (link).  Enjoy and happy reading!

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Is Your Brain Sabotaging You?

8/14/2016

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The brain is an incredible organ.  But sometimes it can block your healing.  That’s because what helps us survive chronic abuse and trauma is not what heals us.

Here’s what I mean.  Your brain is hardwired to protect you.  The part of the brain that takes over when you’re scared is the part that wants to keep you safe.  At the same time, the parts of the brain you use the most are the ones you tend to rely on.     

In the case of chronic abuse and trauma, the safety response is the part of the brain we use the most.  It becomes our “default” setting.  Unfortunately, the part of the brain that keeps you safe from abuse (survival mode) is not the part of the brain that helps you overcome the effects of trauma and abuse (healing mode).

You can see where I’m going with this, right?  

You want to change.  You want to heal.  You’re more than ready.  But your brain isn’t.  It’s been in survival mode for years, and now it’s stuck.

What can you do?  First, gather as much information as you can about healing and the healing journey.  Next, put a strong support system in place.  

Now every time you move out of your comfort zone on your healing journey, you’ll be well-prepared for the resistance you’re sure to encounter from your brain.  It’ll freak every time.  Count on it.  Your brain will sound the alarm and try to convince you things aren’t that bad (yes, they are!), you don’t need to heal (yes, you do!), and you’re doing fine (no, you’re not!).  

Information is vital during this phase.  So is a strong support network.  You need human validation.  You need someone to tell you what to expect and how to break free when your brain panics and holds you hostage with old, toxic coping patterns.

Don’t give up on yourself, okay?  Don’t allow your brain to talk you into backtracking or sabotaging your progress.  Keep moving forward.  Keep gathering information.  Keep reaching out for support.  It’s the only way to heal.

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Do you feel stuck because your brain is sabotaging your healing?  Don’t worry.  I can help you move forward again.  Just email svava@educate4change.com to reserve a 1 hr. coaching session with me.  My calendar is filling up fast, so don’t wait.  Let me help you heal your life.  Reserve your spot NOW!

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Why Is It Taking So Long To Heal? Ugh!!

6/5/2016

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Survivors often ask me if there’s a way to speed up the healing process.  The fact that the healing journey takes so long can be frustrating, I know.  Especially when you’re exhausted from struggling with the aftereffects of child sexual abuse.  You’re ready to change.  You’re ready to heal.  And you want it NOW!!

I’ve been there.  Trust me.  I used to feel the same way, and I still get impatient from time to time.  However, it’s important to understand the need for “speed” is part of your trauma pattern.  It’s a coping skill you know all too well as a result of the abuse.  

A sense of urgency is part of the “fight or flight” survival response.  It’s how your brain responds to change or a threat.  This is a normal, healthy response.  But, in your case, it became chronic and toxic due to the abuse you endured as a child.  Because of that, when something is uncomfortable (even a good change), you want to push through it quickly.

What I have learned over the years is the good stuff, like incorporating a healthy habit, develops slowly over time.  That’s because good changes occur in stages.

Here’s what I mean.  Change is initially a mental exercise, so the first stage is governed by willpower and excitement.  In the second stage, you create a routine to support this new change, which helps you deal with emotional resistance.

By the time you progress to the third stage, this new change has become a lifestyle.  But that only happens after you confront and resolve each area of resistance you encounter in the second stage.  You must look those fears in the eye, assure your inner child he/she is safe, and convince this child the new change is good.  Only then can you make peace with the resistance and work through it.

See?  There’s no way around it.  This entire process takes time.  You can’t fast-forward through the second stage by leaping from the first stage to the third.  That’s not how it works.  Yes, big changes take months or years.  But that’s the beauty of living in the moment.  Practice mindfulness during this process.  Celebrate each healing stage.  It’s worth it, and so are you!!
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Are you struggling with a sense of urgency and impatience on your healing journey?  I can help you resolve these issues and take the next step.  Just follow (this link) or call 619-889-6366 to reserve a one-hour coaching session with me.  My calendar is filling up fast, so don’t wait.  Let me help you heal your life.  Reserve your spot NOW!

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The Healing Journey: How to Help Your Partner Support You

5/15/2016

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This month my husband and I celebrated our 22-year wedding anniversary.  WOW!  Where did the time go, right?

As you can imagine, it hasn’t always been a bed of roses for us.  Those early years were rough.  REALLY rough!  

The turning point came when we finally learned how to be friends.  We had no idea how to be kind, understanding, or gently reassuring.  Instead, we were so hard on each other it felt like we were pouring salt in each other’s wounds.   Ouch!

Fortunately, we got the help we needed.  We learned how to be accountable for all the ways we respond to each other.  Now we no longer expect the worst.  

We both came from abusive homes, so trust was a big issue for us.  As a survivor of child sexual abuse, I couldn’t trust David when he tried to be there for me.  I didn’t believe he had good intentions.  No one ever had in my past.

When you’re healing from child sexual abuse, you don’t know what to expect on your healing journey from day to day.  Learning how to express your feelings is a new experience, and it’s tough.  All those bottled up emotions come pouring out: the good, the bad, and the ugly.  It’s intense for you and your partner.

Some days I wanted him to stay.  Some days I wanted to be alone.  But with counseling and support, we made it.  I learned how to ask for what I needed, even during those times when all I could say was, “Honey, I’m having a meltdown right now…I just need to cry…don’t worry…you didn’t do anything wrong…it’s not your fault…just hold me if you can… tell me everything is going to be okay.

Today, our relationship is amazing.  We don't argue.  We don't bicker.  We’re the best of friends.  We practice being compassionate, gentle, and kind to each other.  

We’re at peace. 

If you’re married and struggling with how to communicate to your partner about your healing journey, I’m happy to help.  Just follow (this link) or call 619-889-6366 to book a FREE, 30-minute coaching session with me.  I have very limited availability right now, but if you’re ready to invest in your healing and your marriage, I look forward to chatting with you! You can take a look at my availability now.

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Talking To Your Kids About Child Sexual Abuse

4/24/2016

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As I’ve said before, I began my healing journey years ago for my kids, not for myself.  They didn’t need to be burdened with the emotional pain from my abusive past.  They deserved to have a happy childhood and grow up to be confident, empowered adults.  

My girls were little then, so I began by reading picture books to them about the body, what it looks like inside and out, and how it functions.  I would add to that information by telling them no one is allowed to touch them beneath their bathing suits.  It was only okay if I were with them, and if we were at the doctor’s office.

When they were old enough for sleepovers with friends, they knew they didn’t have my permission until I was given the chance to get to know the parents first.  I needed important information from those parents like:

  • Where are the girls going to sleep?
  • Are older kids in the house?
  • Are the parents planning to leave at any point?
  • What time is bedtime?
  • What movies are they watching?
  • What foods are they eating?
  • What games are they going to play?
  • If there are guns in the house, are they locked up?
  • What drugs are in their medicine cabinets? 
  • Can my child use the house phone if she wants to come home?
    Actually, I told the adults that they could not say no to my child if she wanted to use their phone to call home, and that they did not need to explain why! I would say this in front of my child and the adult, so everyone was on the same page. 



When my girls were teens, they knew they didn’t have my permission to hang out with their friends until they could tell me who they would be with, when they would be home, and if any adults would be present.  If they couldn’t answer some of those questions, it made them wonder whether or not this would be a safe situation.  In that case, they usually decided to pass on that particular activity.  

Today, my girls are out of high school, and my son is an adolescent.  There isn’t anything we can't talk about.  In fact, my daughter wrote an article a few years ago that shows you exactly what she thinks about the way I educated them on the subject of child sexual abuse and the effect it has had on her.  Here’s the link:

http://www.educate4change.com/blog1/child-sexual-abuse-right-under-our-noses

I am so proud of her and grateful that I took the time to educate them.  You can educate your kids like this, as well.  It’s never too soon to start!

If you missed the FREE 90 min webinar on How to Keep your Kids Safe, here is the link: 
Recording URL: http://www.anymeeting.com/SvavaBrooks/E952D680894D3E

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Are you struggling with your healing journey?  I can help you take that next step.  Just follow (this link) or call 619-889-6366 to reserve a one-hour coaching session with me.  My calendar is filling up fast, so don’t wait.  Let me help you heal your life.  Reserve your spot NOW!

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Dealing With Out-of-Control Emotions

4/17/2016

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One of the hardest things for me to do on my healing journey was to comfortably acknowledge my feelings.  I had no idea why I felt the way I did or how to express my emotions.

Like all survivors of child sexual abuse, I bounced back and forth between anxiety (fear of the future) and depression (sadness about my past).  The abuse had taught me to shut down my emotions when faced with an uncomfortable situation.  

But that toxic coping skill also kept me from enjoying the good feelings I experienced.  I was imprisoned in a constant state of numbness.  It’s no wonder my husband used to call me the “Ice Queen.”  Yikes!

As a child, I was terrified of expressing my feelings.  I knew it would just get me into trouble with the adults in my house.  When I grew up, I was terrified of these trapped emotions.  They were so intense I was afraid if I ever expressed them I’d lose control, start crying, and never stop.

On Thursday May 5th, my next FREE 90-minute webinar will go live.  This one is about dealing with your emotions.  In this webinar, you’ll receive information about:

  • How to recognize and express your feelings
  • How to correctly identify an emotion (real, learned, or perceived)
  • How to tell the difference between these three kinds of emotions
  • How to safely release pent-up emotional energy from sadness, anger, fear, etc.
  • The emotional benefits of mindfulness, journaling, inner child work
  • How to control your out-of-control feelings
  • How to explore, manage, and express emotions in a healthy way
  • Personal stories from my own life to show you how to do this
  • And much, much more!

Today, I can safely express a wide range of emotions.  In fact, my husband has a new name for me.  He calls me the “Queen of Hearts.”  I’ve come a long way!

You can, too.  If you’d like to learn how to deal with all your emotions (the good ones and the scary ones), join me on Thursday, May 5th, at 12:00noon (PST).  

Save the date and I will send the link and access soon!  Look forward to seeing you there!


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Support is the Fast Track to Success!

2/1/2016

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Hard to believe it’s already the second month in a new year, isn’t it?  By now, you’ve probably taken the time to determine the goals you’d like to achieve in 2016.

If so, it’s time to move on to the next step.  What kind of support have you put in place to help you manifest your goals?

Maybe you think you can do this alone.  I understand completely.  I tried the same thing.  It didn’t work.  I just kept spinning my wheels, going nowhere.  Frustrating!

Finally, I joined a few support groups and surrounded myself with other child sexual abuse survivors.  We were determined to heal, no matter how far we had to step out of our comfort zones.  It was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made.

And I still do that.  I still surround myself with positive, nourishing people for support.  Never again will I try to go it alone.  I also value my connection to God.  I meditate, journal, and pray every day.  Whatever I need, God always finds a way to send it to me in the form of a teacher, coach, book, or helpful friend.   

Because support has been such an important part of my healing journey, I’ve decided to start a closed, 10-month trauma support group in March.  If you’re ready to heal after trauma and create lasting change in 2016, this is your chance.  The group is called Living From the Heart, Not the Hurt.  Here’s what you’ll receive each month:
  • Two 90-minute online group meetings (one every other week)
  • Five 15-minute phone session with me (as needed)
  • Ongoing support in this closed, secret, online group. 
  • Peer to Peer support in-between meetings.
  • Instruction in various healing techniques (mindfulness, meditation, inner child work, journaling, and many more!)

Can you imagine healing support every day for 10 months?  Wow!  Because of this, I’m purposely keeping the group small (only 10 members).  It’s important to me for group members to receive all the personal attention they need to heal.

“Living From the Heart, Not the Hurt”
  • Limited to only 10 people
  • 10-month commitment required
  • Cost: $327 per month ($300 nonrefundable deposit)
  • Starts: March 3, 2016. (4pm pst,7pm est) 
I am in!
If it’s time for you to heal from trauma, consider joining this group.  Like I said, I can only accept the first 10 people who sign up.  If you want to talk with me to see if this group is the right fit for you, please book a FREE 30-minute session with me HERE.

My private coaching schedule is pretty full right now, so this closed group is your best opportunity to work with me in a personal way.  Now you can see why I’m so excited about this very special group.  Contact me ASAP if you’re interested!

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Are you stuck on your healing journey?  I can help you take that next step.  Just follow (this link) or call 619-889-6366 to reserve a one-hour coaching session with me.  My calendar is filling up fast, so don’t wait.  Let me help you heal your life.  Reserve your spot NOW! 

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Is Trauma Isolating You?

11/23/2015

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Did you know humans have at least 60,000 thoughts each day, and 90% of those thoughts are about separation?  Wow!

Trauma from child sexual abuse isolates you.  90% of your thoughts add to that separation.  However, you can't heal in isolation.  These thoughts will continue to make you feel disconnected until you’re mindful of them and seek human connections. 

But how do you do that?  You take a chance and reach out.  Peer support groups, coaching, or therapy help you reconnect with others. 

As you know, I’m a huge fan of peer support groups.  I’ve seen how much good they can do for members.  In fact, I just started a new peer support group for survivors of trauma and child sexual abuse called Stronger Together!

Groups can be a powerful healing tool.  You learn how others are struggling and healing, and how to apply that to your own life.  You’ll also learn:

  • You're not alone
  • There’s nothing wrong with you
  • The abuse wasn’t your fault
  • How others are healing
  • What works and what doesn't
  • How to ask for support
  • How to feel believed, validated, and heard


My colleague and friend, Missy Morcom, who used to moderate meetings for me at OneHealth, Inc., will be joining me for this new peer support group.  If you’d like to attend Stronger Together!, here’s what you’ll need to know:

DATES AND TIMES:
December 5 (5:00-6:00pm, PST)
December 17 (5:00-6:00pm, PST)

FEE:  
$25 per meeting

REGISTRATION:
Follow this link to register for the support group meeting on December 5:
http://www.anymeeting.com/PIID=EC52DA83894830

After registration and payment, you will receive a confirmation email with the log in link and/or a phone number for you to use when you join us in the meeting. 

If you’d like more information, email svava@educate4change.com.  Our goal for each meeting is to come together in healing, learning, and support.  We’ll focus on a specific topic during the first part of each meeting.  Then spend the rest of the time sharing and answering any questions you might have about the trauma you experienced.

Come join us.  We’re stronger together.  We truly are!!
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Would you like to learn how to stop isolating yourself and reach out for support?  Follow (this link) or call 619-889-6366 to reserve a one hour coaching session with me.  My calendar is filling up fast, so don’t wait.  Let me help you heal your life.  Reserve your spot NOW!

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FREE Webinar: “Living From the Heart, Not the Hurt!”

6/20/2015

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Get ready!  I’ve got a really special treat for you this week.  On Thursday (June 25) at 12:00pm (PST) you can participate in a FREE 90-minute webinar called “Living from the Heart, Not the Hurt!”  I’ve created it just for the survivors of abuse trauma. 

Here’s the thing.  It’s difficult for survivors of child sexual abuse to allow themselves to live from their hearts.  Yet you can’t maintain a healthy relationship with anyone until you learn this vital skill.

When you live from the “hurt,” arguments with friends, boyfriends, and spouses never seem to be resolved.  You always think THEY are the problem.  They need to change.  And they always think YOU are the problem.  They say you need to change.  It’s an endless hamster wheel.

Sound familiar?

The problem is your heart.  The people in your important relationships can’t feel it.  Your heart is closed.  Because of that, they don’t feel like you’re really listening to them.  And they’re right.  You’re not.  Those shameful feelings from the abuse control everything you say, think, and do.

Many of you have learned a lot on your healing journey, and life is definitely better than it used to be.  But something’s still not right.  It’s keeping you emotionally disconnected and isolated.  Yet you can’t seem to figure it out.  Ugh!

Does that sound like you?

If so, I’ve created this webinar for just for you!  In this webinar I’ll show you how to solve this frustrating problem.  Here’s what you’ll learn:

·      Why you disconnect from your heart during trauma

·      How to reconnect to your true self

·      How to begin a daily self-care regime

·      The key to self-love

·      A guided meditation to help you experience self-awareness

·      How to restore your heart

·      How to manage feeling overwhelmed

·      How to live trigger-free from the past

·      Q and A on healing from abuse trauma

·      And much, much more!

I know how you feel.  Your dream is to get unstuck once and for all, to connect freely in every relationship, to make peace with your past.  This webinar will show you exactly how to do that. 

But will it work for you?  Yes!  How do I know?  Because I’ve been using these principles for years with my coaching clients and in all my relationships.  In fact, my husband and I just celebrated our 20-year anniversary last year with a renewal ceremony on the beach in Kauai, Hawaii.  This never would have happened if I hadn’t applied these principles to my marriage.

You can do this, too!  Join me at 12:00pm (PST) on June 25th for this FREE informative webinar.  Here’s the link to the webinar conference room to log in on that day: 

http://www.instantpresenter.com/blattafram6

Then all you need to do is sit back, relax, listen, and ask questions.  I look forward to seeing you there!

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Were you sexually abused as a child?  Is your life stuck as an adult, and you can’t seem to move forward?  Svava Brooks is a child sexual abuse survivor, as well as a certified CSA instructor and an Abuse Survivor Coach.  She offers private coaching sessions by phone or skype for child sexual abuse survivors just like you.  For more information, email svava@educate4change.com or call 619-889-6366.  Let Svava help you move forward again on your healing journey!

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Child Sexual Abuse: Right Under Our Noses

4/15/2014

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A blog post by a very special guest!

One of the worst misconceptions of child sexual abuse stems from a line that we all tell ourselves about one issue or another: “It will never happen to me. It will never happen in my own family.” Many believe that since the issue of child sexual abuse isn’t talked about as much as political, religious, or international issues that it isn’t as prevalent. The truth is precisely the opposite. According to Darkness to Light, an organization dedicated to the prevention of child sexual abuse, 1 in 4 girls and 1 in 6 boys will experience sexual abuse before they turn 18. That means in a kindergarten class of 20 children, at least four are likely to be sexually abused before they graduate from high school. (www.stopitnow.org)

If that seems scary to you, it gets worse. A majority of these events are occurring in our friend’s homes and even our own. As reported by Darkness to Light, 30 to 40% of children are abused by family members. And as many as 60% are abused by people the family trusts. Add all that up and you see that only about 10% of abusers are strangers. Do you have goose bumps yet?

So why isn’t this more common knowledge? The answer: It’s because lines we tell ourselves like the one stated above. “I’m too smart to let it happen to me or my family.” These are lines we tell ourselves about rape, about drunk driving, about drug use, and yes, even about child sexual abuse.

Child sexual abuse is not only closer to home than we think, it takes place in our homes, sometimes under our very noses.

Then how do we keep child sexual abuse out of our homes, out of our own families?

We, the world, needs to learn about prevention. It isn’t enough to stop what is currently going on, we have to prevent it from happening in the first place. And when it comes to child sexual abuse, many turn their heads and look the other way. Many people don’t know anything about child sexual abuse, especially young adults. Being a young adult myself, I can tell you that ignorance amongst people my age is scary. And it needs to change.

At this point, you may be thinking, who is this person to be telling me that I am not seeing reality or making bold claims that the world needs to change?

I have never been a victim of child sexual abuse. But I am the 20 year old daughter of someone who was. And through my mother’s healing, prevention work and being raised to be aware of this issue, I know more on the subject than most adults and parents do. Because of my mother, I can see the signs of abuse in the young adults I come in contact with, through sports, parties, and at my college. I look out for the signs in my own friends. I can spot a creepy man a mile away. I am very good at not getting myself into bad situations, especially with men in unfamiliar places. I once came in contact with the uncle of a friend who raised all of my red flags and when I approached my friend about it, I was told that I was paranoid. I get this a lot. Because it is such a hush-hush topic, and not many 20 year olds know about the issue as much as I do, I am often met with rolling eyes and responses about being too paranoid or too quick to judge. But it is exactly responses like this that are the reason so many get away with abusing others. In our society, especially with women, it is considered impolite to suggest that a person is creepy or to ask them to not be around our children. It is impolite for a woman to say that she doesn’t feel comfortable with a man and often is told by her “girlfriends” that she is crazy and being unreasonable (Yes, this happened to me as well.) But I think we can agree that being “impolite” is worth saving yourself or your children from abuse of any kind. No one should ever be shamed for standing up for themselves or for trusting their gut.

I am here to tell you, the reader, that knowledge of this issue, all the facts and statistics that I know, have helped me to live a more aware and safer life. I see the world for what it truly is. Life is beautiful and filled with love and happiness and good people. But I am also aware of the bad that comes with humanity and because of my mother, I know how to keep that bad out of my life and out of the lives of any future children I may have.

I hope that I persuaded you in some way, to look around you and maybe look inside your own family. Prevention is all about opening your eyes to the truth. Child sexual abuse can happen anywhere, to anyone. You know that cheesy Amazing Grace song, “I once was blind, but now I see?” It may be cliché, but it’s the truth. You can choose to be blind to the reality of this issue, or choose to open your eyes and see the truth. The choice is up to you.

By Elisa Brooks

Elisa Brooks is a 20 year old college student, currently getting her degree in English. When she is not editing or writing for her mother, Svava, she is playing soccer, reading and writing poetry, and watching movies with her family.

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