I previously wrote about how so-called “bad survivors” - those who don’t fit with society’s view of survivorship - are cut off from support and silenced in...
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The hidden plight of “bad survivors”
What’s your reaction when you hear a child has been abused? Shock? Anger? Disgust? All of these are common (and reasonable) responses. For most people, however, those...
How the registry harms families
In 1996, California enacted Megan’s Law, which informed communities of people who were convicted of a sex offense. As a new mom, I wanted to prevent my child from being...