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One of the best experiences of my life was when I

One of the best experiences of my life was when I sat across from a licensed professional counselor and she listened to my story in its entirety, handing me tissues, as needed.

When I finished, the first thing she said was, "What you just told me? I believe all of it."

If you're a survivor of child sexual abuse, chances are those are words you are longing to hear.

Please don't wait too long to talk to someone trained to hear stories like ours. I believe it'll be the first day of the rest of your life.
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#childsexualabuseadvocate #childsexualabuseisreal #csasurvivor #abusesurvivor #tellyourstory #believesurvivors #healingtrauma #supportsurvivors #iseeyou #youmatter #healingjourney #traumasurvivor

“70% of all child sexual abuse incidents are ini

“70% of all child sexual abuse incidents are initiated by another child.”😦

When I heard that statistic last fall at the @d2lorg virtual child safety conference, I was devastated.

Partly because I am a survivor of child-on-child sexual abuse (aka COCSA). And also because when I first started speaking at body safety assemblies in public schools, this statistic was 40%.

Why has the COCSA statistic nearly doubled?

That question led me down a serious research rabbit hole. My blogpost on this topic—link in the bio—reveals a possible culprit.

Please don’t blow off this issue saying, “Boys will be boys!” or, “They’re going to watch porn no matter what I say or do.” Parents, grandparents, foster parents, and caregivers: This issue is too important to ignore!

Please read my blog post on the topic for safety strategies then pass it along to other adults raising or working with kids.

#childonchildsexualabuse #keepkidssafe #protectourkids #preventionispossible #parentingtips #parenting101 #parentinglife #raisingkids #childsafety #parentchild #parentchildrelationship #childsafetyeducator #parentchildconnection #survivor #fightthenewdrug

Last week my child safety book, "The Brave Knight,

Last week my child safety book, "The Brave Knight," experienced its highest sales to date on Amazon.com.

Probably because of the positive review CONSENTparenting posted on their Instagram account. Thank you so much, RR, for your encouraging words!

As you may have heard from other authors--child safety and otherwise--reviews, hopefully positive, are incredibly important on Amazon. The more favorable reviews a book receives, the kinder the Amazon algorithm tends to be.

If you've ever purchased a copy of "The Brave Knight" and found the content useful for showing your kids what the behavior and language of "grooming" looks and sounds like, your review may help get "The Brave Knight" into the hands of other caregivers and their children.

As a survivor of child sexual abuse, as a body safety educator in public schools, as a journalist and blogger (dianetarantini.com) on the topic, child safety is my life's work. Believe me when I say, every positive review inspires me to continue fighting the good fight!

Thank you again, CONSENTparenting! I'm very grateful for your vote of confidence.

#childsafety #preventchildabuse #preventionispossible #bodysafety #tweensafety #keepkidssafe #protectourkids #parenting101 #teachyourchildrenwell #bookreview #childsafetymatters #endchildabusenow #childsexualabuseawareness #bodysafetyforkids #groomingsigns

Last week I spoke at an interfaith survivor event

Last week I spoke at an interfaith survivor event in Reston, Virginia.

The space was beautiful.
The people were even more beautiful.
And of course, the survivor stories were extraordinary.

Thank you, @kescarry and your team, for having me.
I loved participating in the evening.

Thank you also for introducing me to:
-@juicybrewingco
-@crookedrunfermentation
-the local art vending machine you and Jake "invented" and installed inside Crooked Run. Genius!!

Seeing and snuggling your Tyra(@wheeled_up_pup)--short for Tyrannosaurus--with her diminutive front legs and GIANT energy, and gentle Ray in her ebony chillness, was a joy.

I love your YAY wall so much!
And the gorgeous flower garland your paper artist friend crafted for your wedding.

My only regret is that we didn't take a selfie of you and me. Sigh...

@ToughTopicsMom: Do you spy with your little eye your child safety book, “I Said No”?🙂

#believesurvivors #listentosurvivors #healing #traumahealing #traumarecovery #friendship #sitwithit #survivor #listenfirst #listen #healingjourney #tellyourstory #useyourvoice #virginia #RestonVA

I've seen it more than once. In my own life. In

I've seen it more than once.
In my own life.
In the life of others.

Abusers--sexual, physical, emotional--say they're sorry, even beg for forgiveness.

Then a week later, or a month, they're back at it again.

If you're not really going to stop, if you're not going to get help (for your anger issues, for your sexual addiction), save your "I'm sorry" for the person you cut off in traffic.

#childsexualabuseadvocate #childsexualabuseisreal #childsexualabuseprevention #stopchildabusenow #abuseprevention #childsafetymatters #preventchildabuse #tellyourstory #believesurvivors #survivor #abusesurvivor #healingtrauma

According to a study by Common Sense Media, nearly

According to a study by Common Sense Media, nearly 3 in 4 teen respondents (73%) have been exposed to pornography, either accidentally or on purpose.

If you want to know WHAT kids are learning when they view pornographic material, please read the blog post linked in my bio.

The post lets you know a) what kids are learning by viewing porn, and b) what “side effects” they may experience as a result of porn consumption. I also provide resources for initiating conversations around this subject with the kids you’re raising or teaching.

If you see value in this information, please pass it along to like-minded individuals.

#childsafety #protectkids #protectkidsonline #sexeducation #parenting101 #parentinglife #onlinesafety #keepkidssafe #parentingteens #parentchild #parentchildrelationship #parentchildconnection #teachyourchildrenwell

Diane Tarantini

Author of The Brave Knight
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