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“ Sometimes I hesitate to use the term sexual abuse. It conjures up worst-case scenarios in our minds, and we think, That will never happen to my kids. And we never begin the conversation regarding sexual abuse with our children. But one violation left in secret can cause significant pain. ”

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A child has a greater chance of being sexually abused than burned in a fire. Along with stop, drop, and roll we must teach them to yell, run, and tell.

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I was just four when a hired teenage field hand attempted to molest me. Miraculously, I got away, and I told my dad. My father made three important choices that day: He listened to me, he believed me, and he took action. I was one of the fortunate ones--I had a childhood.

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The only secrets that are good are the ones with an ending. Keep surprises instead of secrets in your home.

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When we talk with our children about sexual abuse, we are not only taking a proactive step toward protecting them, we are building our relationship with them--grounded in honesty and trust. It's a win-win situation.

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