Finding the courage to share your story can be difficult — especially when it involves childhood sexual abuse, violence, or sexual exploitation — I know because I was there.

 

It took me seven hours to work up the nerve to share my story. It was a beautiful summer day and I was spending it with a dear friend. I knew this was the day I would finally share.

 

As we sat in a coffee shop, I fought off the ever-present desire to run out of the cafe and remained firmly in my seat — desperate for freedom. Before long, I began to talk and never looked back. Healing is possible and freedom is attainable!