Quotes by : Erin Merryn

Because it is so hard, some people wait until they are in their thirties, forties, fifties, or even older....

As in so many cases of sexual abuse within the family, it is much more complicated than had it been done....

By opening the door to my life, it is my hope and mission to shed light on the hidden wounds of abuse,....

Imagine the message that sent to my sister and me. A cousin violates us, confesses, and walks away with....

Though no longer living in silence, I continued to carry pain and memories.

My mom called Grandma today and told her we would no longer be attending family parties. My mom told....

Hiding my pain and acting strong, afraid to cry and show my tears, I struggle with all this years later.....

When I felt as though I had reached land, it was like I was on a deserted sandy beach, feeling isolated....

If someone would have talked in school about safe touch and unsafe touch, I believe I would have spoken....

The very first part in healing is shattering the silence,