We love my son and step-daughter, even if K is just the adoptive mother.. that increases the immensity of our congruence and co-affiliation. I love all three of you.
-Mum/Dad
PS: If you’re one of our little packages (such as Grace or Travis) please understand that I respect your looking out for mum. I love you more because you’re just so protective of your adoptive mother. I luv you, both of you, so much. You'll never know how painful this was... IBH.
Child sexual abuse is a disturbing reality in many of Canada's First Nations, Métis and Inuit communities, research is beginning to show.
Sharing her experiences will help others scarred by being sexually violated as children.
"My biggest message would be to tell someone, and that it is not your fault," she said.
"When we don't talk about it, we are just as guilty as the perpetrator. We are covering it up."