by a Colorado MomI took my eight-year-old daughter to the doctor because she was having some irritation around her vagina. I talked with her ahead of time and said that…
Category: Speaking Up
I am a Radical Mama
by Julia Julian, Colorado MomI am a radical mama. I teach my children they are the boss of their bodies. In our family we do not keep secrets. We talk…
How I Stopped a Man Who Was Grooming
By Melina Stock, Chicago MomYears before I had my own son, I was working as a nanny for a family who had three young daughters. During that time, it was…
A Teddy Bear, a Secret, and a Teachable Moment
by Gina, Colorado MomMy husband and I took our daughter and nephew to Build-a-Bear for Valentine’s Day. For those who aren’t familiar with this, each child gets to construct an…
What I Witnessed – And What I Did About It
By AnonymousI wanted to tell you about something I witnessed at our school with the aftercare children and our “coach.”I happened to be in the area doing something and turned…
A Survivor’s Path to Finding a Babysitter for Her Son
by Jessica, Colorado MomWhen I was pregnant with my son, I was online searching for some type of local organization or group that provided education around childhood sexual abuse. I…