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“So often parents of abused children feel helpless. When a child falls, and scrapes her knees parents can erase the hurt by kissing it and putting a Band-Aid on it, but not so with the pain of sexual abuse.”

Quote by Erin Merryn

Book:Living for Today: From Incest and Molestation to Fearlessness and Forgiveness

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Living for Today: From Incest and Molestation to Fearlessness and Forgiveness

This memoir offers a deeply personal account of the author's struggle with the aftermath of incest and molestation. It chronicles the author's path to healing and self-empowerment, highlighting the challenges faced and the lessons learned along the way. more

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Erin Merryn is an active social activist, born in 1985. Her life and professional background are not publicly detailed, but her efforts in social welfare and advocacy have gained widespread attention. more

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