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“She was so upset about a blog that maybe a total of six people read yet had no compassion for her granddaughters who had suffered the physical and emotional pains of sexual abuse and whose lives were changed forever. The two cannot even be compared, yet when someone is in denial about what happened, they cannot perceive what is true. It seemed too hard for her to let her mind go there and believe her grandson could do such terrible things.”

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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
Erin Merryn

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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