Victim Story: A Daughter’s Wish
Part 3 – Child Sexual Abuse. “As children growing up we all wish for things. It might be something exciting as a new red scooter, the latest Lego toy or …
The Sexual Abuse of Innocent Boys: A Brave Victims Voice
Part 2 – Child Sexual Abuse. In New Zealand 1 in 6 boys are sexually abused by the time they turn 18. A frightening statistic that we know would likely …
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Always Watching, Always Staring – A Victim’s Story: Child Abuse Awareness – Part 3
(Part 3 of 3) Graphic Content. Photos are viewed by thousands who pay. Profit was made but the price-tag was high. I was betrayed without knowledge, ashamed and alone.
Offenders Are Not Victims
I was recently asked a question about my past that triggered a response I believe relevant to share. A private glimpse into who I chose to become or more importantly …
But what about the Offender?
I have witnessed the open wounds of a razor blade that erratically cuts a young victim’s skin as she tries to find relief from the horrors of rape. I have …
A Young Victim’s Voice – Change is Needed
I want to share my story in the hope that it will raise awareness and lead to change. Unfortunately, I have come across several sexual abusers in my life. What …
He left and everything changed – a mother’s reflections
“Not a single day goes by I don’t think of him. Not a single night where he isn’t my last thought before sleep” Shirley Way, mother of Troy Minto. Well. …
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Male Sexual Abuse – A Survivor Speaks Out
At the age of 47 years old, Mark sat down to write a farewell letter to his 19-year-old son, to explain to him the act of suicide that he was …
Lovely Libby
When asked if I would like to contribute to this very personal page of emotional writings I thought I would use the journal I wrote in when the early days …
The murder of my 21-year-old daughter Ashlee Edwards.
In the early hours of Friday 27 July 2012 I woke to something on my legs kicking it off it was my son trying to climb on our bed I …
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