Why Is It So Hard To Speak Openly About Child Sexual Abuse?

The office was as dull as the weather outside, grey walls, grey desks. My colleagues and I chatted about nothing as we pulled phones, chargers, snacks, out of our bags for the day ahead. Then as I turned on my computer, a wrecking ball of vitriol flew out of the screen, slamming into my chest … Continue reading Why Is It So Hard To Speak Openly About Child Sexual Abuse? →

Excuses, excuses, excuses. Why did my grandfather sexually abuse children?

Child molesters often hide in plain sight, disguised by normality. My grandfather was one of them. He was a family man, retired, living in a nice house with his wife. So why did he sexually abuse children? I am one of his victims. And I find most responses to this question leave me feeling angry … Continue reading Excuses, excuses, excuses. Why did my grandfather sexually abuse children? →