Why? I’ve asked over and over, why is this a topic that must be kept secret? Is society really in denial to the point that we truly believe “this would never happen to my child!” Well, I’m here to inform everyone; it is happening it will, and you may not even realize it or be able to do anything about it because we’ve persisted in burying our heads in the sand. We must stop sweeping the “secrets” under the carpet and pretending that it isn’t happening.
Author & Leader of "You Have a Voice" Project
My name is Marie Pflugrad and I am a survivor of childhood sexual abuse. I knew those who hurt me very well and that is most often the case. I’ve had the opportunity to write a book about my healing experience and it has been very cathartic. However, in the process of my writing, I realized just how beneficial it would have been to me, had the topic of sexual abuse been discussed when I was a child. Unfortunately, it never was. Discussions about sex were rare and “taboo” in the early 1960’s so, there was no way to prevent something that couldn’t be spoken of. It’s time we start becoming educated about it!
Why is this a topic that must be kept secret? Is society really in denial to the point that we truly believe “this would never happen to my child!” Well, I’m here to inform everyone; it is happening it will, and you may not even realize it or be able to do anything about it because we’ve persisted in burying our heads in the sand. We must stop sweeping the “secrets” under the carpet and pretending that it isn’t happening.
Pornography is rampant and there is no sign of it slowing down. It has become widely acceptable and yet there is no way to prevent innocent children from its insidious exposure. We must recognize where the evils of this world have come from and expose Satan for who he is and what he has done and continues to do. We may not be able to stop his evil, but we can educate, protect and prevent our children to the best of our ability. We must discuss our bodies, the feelings we have, the good, the bad and yes, the ugly.
I am but one of the millions of sad statistics out there who had early childhood abuse and it was kept “secret” to the point that many of the memories were repressed. I had no idea why I was so depressed, why I went down so many destructive roads in an effort to numb my pain. Why I turned to alcohol and was suicidal at such an early age. Why I couldn’t love and why I could not find healing.
The passion I have to share is born from the healing of pain I went through. I now see clearly. I now see The light. The past is the past and no shadows darken my present.
EMDR Therapy has been successfully used for over thirty years, primarily by the military, but in recent years it has been recognized as a valuable therapy for other forms of trauma...
lEARN mOREThere is both good and evil in this world, and unfortunately, our precious children can be exposed to and experience some very dark and terrible things-- nothing any child should have to endure...
lEARN mOREChildren will enjoy this coloring book with a maze, word search, crossword puzzle, and more. They will learn valuable tips about protection and signs to watch out for! For maximum effect, use this activity book with You Have a Voice. This story and activity will help kids learn that they can use their voice to say “Stop!” “No!” and to tell people until they are heard.
lEARN mOREGet involved in the "You Have a Voice" project in any way you can. We have designed plenty of resources to get you started on this journey, so we can change the current situation. And do it together!
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