I am taking a break from the norm, to revisit a harsh reality that far too many of us experience as children but are still too shameful, fearful or embarrassed to candidly confess or talk about. Incest, rape, child molestation and the relentless shaming of one's sexuality by members of the general society, continue to blur the lines of righteous indignation for so many adults and children alike.
My intent behind making this video is to;
1. Show that I am not nor have I ever been my circumstance.
2. To normalize the dialog around such subject matters, so that more of us (especially children) feel safe to come forth and tell their stories.
3. To inspire others to reject the stigma and rigid labels often associated with child-sex abuse (fear of being 'labeled' is one of the main reasons many refuse to confess or admit to their abuse).
4. To teach (by example) that owning one's truth and 'denying a lie that does not apply' is a major step towards healing and transformation.
5. To help break the vicious cycle of protecting and defending the abusers and vilifying and mocking the victims of the abuse.