Willie Nelson famously sang “Walkin’ is better than running away, and crawling ain’t no good at all.” Odd as it may sound, when I was sent this article about Louis Michael Figueroa, an Arizonian who has put over 7,500 miles on his New Balances to raise awareness about child abuse, it was Willie Nelson that …
What does it say about us as a society that we get this riled up over the TSA screening procedures yet there is no overwhelming outrage over the sexual violation of our children. “I feel dirty” said one woman on the news this morning after experiencing a pat down by the TSA. So imagine being …
Pam Giesick is a brave soul and today we thank her for using the events of her past to help protect more children from being sexually abused. Every day more brave souls speak up about the horrific abuse they endured as a child and the devastating impact it has had on their lives. Did you …
Shattering the stigma of abuse, 200 men are stepping forward and speaking out-some for the first time-about the trauma of their own childhood sexual abuse in a special two-part episode of The Oprah Winfrey Show. Tyler Perry, returns for a groundbreaking discussion on Friday, November 5, and Friday, November 12, as fathers, husbands, sons and …
We applaud Oprah for her ongoing efforts to prevent the sexual abuse of children. Parents watching this show may have additional questions about how to protect their children. Just as some people watching will want more information about where to go for help for themselves. Stop It Now! and Darkness to Light are advocating for …
