“A perpetrator may have hurt someone for a few minutes of his/her life and may even regret it, but the survivor lives with the pain, triggers, shame and fear for a lifetime.”
Quote by Mary E. DeMuth
Work
We Too: How the Church Can Respond Redemptively to the Sexual Abuse Crisis
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Mary E. DeMuth
Mary E. DeMuth is an American author born in 1967. Her works primarily focus on young adult literature, family education, and Christian faith. DeMuth is beloved for her insightful writing style and profound understanding of the young adult psyche. more
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