SHARING YOUR EXPERIENCE, MAY BE THE KEY TO SAVING A LIFE .
About Me
My Work
As a retired Investigating Detective and a survivor of sexual and physical abuse I know first hand the importance of disclosing/talking about traumatic experiences. I am living proof, that talking and or writing about it helps the emotional healing. I have also witnessed first hand the look of relief other victims experience when having the support needed and getting to the point of disclosing how and by whom they were violated. There is power in the healing process. An important part of that process is learning and being given the opportunity to talk about what happened. For me there isn't anything more rewarding than to be a part of preventing Child Sexual Abuse; helping surviving victims regain their inner power and dignity after being violated. To now know, sharing the facts can help in both prevention and healing, I was inspired enough to share my stories of victimization and grief, so others can be aware and encouraged to move forward. Awareness is a major component of prevention. I started writing about my painful experiences over twenty years ago. Unaware that it was a form of therapy for me then and it would be for others now. "I AM", is not just about the sexual abuse but about anything that ailed me inside; things I know others are also having a hard time processing. These things include sexual abuse, family disagreements, boyfriend betrayal to the loss of loved ones and how I was able to strengthen my faith through it all. Believe it or not, I even wrote to God for strength, understanding and to express my gratitude. I know, talking and writing can be very therapeutic for people who suffer inside from emotional pain because I have been there and back. When you read "I AM" you will be amazed at who "I AM" today! "Experience was and still is my most cherished teacher"!
If you or someone you know, would like to talk, call:
1-844-863-9314
1-800-656-HOPE (4673) Sexual Abuse
Crisis Text-line 742741 (Text “HOME”)
1-212-673-3000 (24-hr Hotline)
1-800=985-5990 or text TALKWITHUS to 66-746
1-800-799-7233 National Domestic Violence Hotline
TEXT OR CALL 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline)
My Community
I believe we owe it to ourselves first of all to exercise our freedom of speech. We also owe it to the silent victims and the victims of the future. This freedom of speech is a step in not just emotional healing but also a deterrence to the offenders/violators that we are not silent anymore. We are sharing awareness through our voices. To non-victims, listening when we talk contains a message as to why their support to victims is important. That message is, "you are allowing me to process what happened each time I speak to you about it.". Readers have expressed to me, the relief they feel or felt after being given the opportunity to tell their painful story. It warms my heart because I know the healing and prevention has begun. I am not a psychiatrist, counselor or any form of mental expert. I cannot and will not give advice in that context. I am a survivor! A survivor of abuse and pain, like so many. I want to tell the world in my own way what and how I survived, with the hope that my story will prevent Child Sexual Abuse and to express how important mental health care after the experience can be very helpful. I advocate for others to speak up. "Experience is my teacher"! My site is configured to take comments and questions that will be answered to the best of my ability.
Join My Journey
You speaking about your experience may be the key to saving someone else's life!
"I Am" was written to encourage conversations about painful experiences. I am now Free to be Me, the "ME" GOD, intended!