My dear friend and fellow survivor Barbara Amaya wrote this article for the Washington Times. This has been a hot topic among survivors and Barbara expressed our thoughts in a clear and concise way. Please read the article and add your comments.
Who is Barbara Amaya:
Barbara Amaya brings a unique perspective and voice to her writing, the voice of a survivor. Though Barbara endured early trauma and abuse, she refuses to be a victim. She aims to bring a message of hope and strength to others through her writing and spoken word.
Barbara volunteers with standupforkids.org a national nonprofit organization that works with runaway children. She’s currently writing a book, called Girl’s Guide to Survival: Life Lessons from the Street. Barbara is available for speaking engagements and you can follow her on Twitter BarbaraAmaya4, or contact her through her website at Barbaraamaya.com or on Facebook.
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