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Survivor Stories

Listen to survivors of child sexual abuse share their experiences, journeys to healing, and tips for other survivors.
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Amber Higgins

Amber Higgins is a survivor of child sexual abuse, a speaker, and a domestic violence center advocate who is dedicated to empowering other survivors. Abused by her best friend’s dad, Amber worked with law enforcement to secure a confession from her abuser, who was sentenced to prison. Today, Amber is committed to ensuring that survivors feel heard, validated, and supported in their healing journey.

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Al’s Story

Al shared his personal experience of being sexually abused and how it affected his mental and physical health….

Amber’s Story

Amber is a survivor of childhood sexual abuse and currently works as an advocate for a domestic violence shelter in Colorado. She shares her story of being groomed and sexually abused by…

Melanie’s Story

Melanie shares her personal experience as a survivor of child sexual abuse and sexual assault. She discusses how the impact of such violation affects every aspect of a person’s life and the…

Angie’s Story

Angie Conn is an independent consultant and advocate working in the field of anti-trafficking. Angie is also a survivor of childhood sexual abuse, human trafficking, and sexual exploitation….

John-Michael’s Story

John-Michael Lander shares his experience of being a survivor of child sexual abuse and trafficking as a 14-year-old Olympic-bound athlete….

Russell Wilson’s Story

Russell Wilson shares his story of being trafficked as a child by his mother and later on in the foster care and juvenile justice systems. …
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What is Predatory Internet Grooming?

John-Michael discusses the issue of predatorial internet grooming, where predators pretend to be teenagers to befriend young boys online and convince them to take compromising pictures or videos….

What is Male Trauma Bonding?

John-Michael discusses male trauma bonding, which is often overlooked and under-researched in our society….

Confronting the Question “Why Me?”

Survivors of sexual abuse often blame themselves for the abuse they suffered. They may feel guilty for not preventing it and wonder why they were chosen. However, it’s important to remind them…

What If My Peers Don’t Believe Me?

One of the most difficult areas for us to deal with as survivors is this topic of of what if your peers or your friends or your family don’t believe you um…

Why Do I Feel Sad When I Should Be Happy?

I think a big question I hear among survivors and even why I think I asked myself many times early on in my journey is why do I feel sad or depressed…

The Person Who Abused Me is Still a Powerful Person

I wish I could tell you that it’s easy to come forward again somebody powerful. I wish I could tell you that the case would go forward easily. I wish I could…

Who’s Going to Believe Me?

Well first of all I’m going to. And there are a lot of survivors out there who are going to. You’re not alone in this. There are a lot of people who…

It’s Been So Long Since I Was Abused, Does It Still Matter?

Absolutely. It’s never too late to get help with child sexual abuse. Because if you don’t there’s a great possibility that he can act out in so many harmful ways to yourself…

This Experience May Bring Out Old Traumas. What Counseling Services are Available To Me?

Talking about your abuse can bring back painful memories and make you relive a lot of trauma. But help is available. You can call the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1800-865-HOPE. They…

Does What Happened To Me Count As Abuse?

I had no idea that when a man sexually performed a sexual act on me I had no idea that was illegal. I had no idea. I knew it felt wrong. I…

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Al’s Story

Coming ForwardSurvivor Stories
Al shared his personal experience of being sexually abused and how it affected his mental and physical health.

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Amber’s Story

Coming ForwardSurvivor Stories
Amber is a survivor of childhood sexual abuse and currently works as an advocate for a domestic violence shelter in Colorado. She shares her story of being groomed and sexually

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Angie’s Story

Survivor Stories
Angie Conn is an independent consultant and advocate working in the field of anti-trafficking. Angie is also a survivor of childhood sexual abuse, human trafficking, and sexual exploitation.

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John-Michael’s Story

Survivor Stories
John-Michael Lander shares his experience of being a survivor of child sexual abuse and trafficking as a 14-year-old Olympic-bound athlete.

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Melanie’s Story

Survivor Stories
Melanie shares her personal experience as a survivor of child sexual abuse and sexual assault. She discusses how the impact of such violation affects every aspect of a person’s life

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Russell Wilson’s Story

Survivor Stories
Russell Wilson shares his story of being trafficked as a child by his mother and later on in the foster care and juvenile justice systems.

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