My name is Timalee and I’m a survivor of child sexual abuse. I was abused at the hands of my paternal Grandfather from about ages 5 to 13. I was in my late 20’s when I first disclosed my secret. At that time, my Mom said the magic words “It’s not your fault,” which were …
Excerpt from Tucson.com What’s being done to teach children to avoid sexual abuse, you ask? “Preventing child sexual abuse is a job for adults,” responds Debbie Rich, the chief executive officer of the Girls Scouts of Southern Arizona. Period. She’s emphatic: Our job, not the children’s. And that’s why the Girl Scouts is partnering with …
