Christy Willard

“Sometimes I hesitate to use the term sexual abuse. It conjures up worst-case scenarios in our minds, and we think, "That will never happen to my kids." And we never begin the conversation regarding sexual abuse with our children. But one violation left in secret can cause significant pain.”
― Carolyn Byers Ruch

“Adults need to teach the children they love about sexual abuse so they know what to do if they encounter it. We need to prepare them so they know who to tell, should a violation occur, so they don't have to live with a painful secret, long into adulthood.”
― Carolyn Byers Ruch

“Don't put your child at risk. Limit unsupervised one-on-one time between your child & another adult or another child.”
― Carolyn Byers Ruch

“The only secrets that are good are the ones with an ending. Keep surprises instead of secrets in your home.”
― Carolyn Byers Ruch