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What did you think was going to happen? ~my mother What was the worst response you ever heard when you told someone about your rape/sexual assault/sexual abuse/ or exploitation?!What did you think was going to happen? ~my mother What was the worst response you ever heard when you told someone about your rape/sexual assault/sexual abuse/ or exploitation?!

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UPDATE: Police say the child has been found and is safe.

Repeat it until you believe it

Kintsugi, which roughly translates to golden joinery, is the Japanese philosophy that the value of an object is not in its beauty, but in its imperfections, and that these imperfections are something to celebrate, not hide. After child sexual abuse, it’s not only possible but probable that you will be able to live a positive, productive, and empowered life. You can begin the process of putting the broken pieces back together. You are brave, beautiful, and whole. What does the idea of "kintsugi" mean to you?

Our Children Are Not For Sale Campaign launches this week Help us raise awareness!! Message for deets

Knowing you are much more than just a body, can help some of us Warrior Women

Maybe Maybe she’s blowing you off. Maybe she’s a bad friend. Maybe she is keeping you in her back pocket for a rainy day. It’s entirely possible. Or maybe she’s busy. Maybe her plate is completely full. Maybe she’s coping the best way she knows how. Maybe she’s stressed. Maybe she’s maxed out. Maybe stuff isn’t going her way, and she’s saving her energy.... Maybe she really did miss your text. Maybe she is overwhelmed with kids, family, and bills. Maybe she’s trying her best, but her best isn’t much right now. Maybe anxiety is getting in the way and rearing its ugly head, as it so often does. Maybe it has nothing to do with you at all. Maybe it’s about her. There are a million reasons she might be falling short. Maybe it really is that things have run their course. It’s a sad part of life, but it is, nonetheless, a part of life. Only you can make that call. But, then again, maybe it’s something else. Don’t forget to give the benefit of the doubt. Don’t forget to cut her some slack. Don’t forget to forgive. Don’t forget sometimes friendship means loving each other through the tough seasons, and the rainy weather, and all the ups and downs. May we hold each other in the good times and in the rough times even if that means giving space... I see you sister. To those I have been too busy for - I love you, I’m sorry. To those who have been distant from me - I love you, I understand. -Anonymous #iloveyoufriend #iseeyou #womensupportingwomen

Please teach your children that it’s always OK to tell.

There is a high demand to purchase and abuse people for the purpose of sexual exploitation and human trafficking in Alberta. While there is good work being don...e by frontline services, to know better is to do better, and we can always be more consistent and coordinated. Survivors stories have informed the AHTTF to prioritize more collaboration to ensure a victim-centered approach. See more

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