Stories of Hope

Real Stories from Real Families

Read these stories of courage from real people’s lives – real families affected by child sexual abuse, who stepped up from tragedy and found hope. No excuses or simplistic solutions here. You’ll come to understand why the “good” and “evil” stereotypes the media uses when describing sexual abuse don’t really apply to most abuse situations. And you will learn why, in some instances, those stereotypes actually delay individuals from recognizing abusive behaviors and taking the necessary steps to get help for everyone involved. You’ll find difficult truths, complex personalities and tough challenges in these stories…courageous people describing how they turned anger and despair into a journey of hope.

To maintain confidentiality, names have been changed when requested by the author.

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