In this episode we hear the Unheard Narrative of Childhood Sexual Assault from Samantha Leonard who is a survivor of grooming.
Samantha Leonard Carter is an accomplished author, researcher and storyteller who speaks on the topics of protecting communities, empowering survivors and learning to use empathy as a tool to heal. Her dream is to spend her life uniting people and to make the world a more loving place through social work and relationships. As a survivor of sexual abuse, Samantha is passionate about addressing sexual assault and the power of connecting with survivors and communities. Through the power of narrative, her book, Groomed, is a live testimonial to life after abuse and provides hope for those that feel alone. To connect with Samantha, contact her at samanthacarter0515@gmail.com on instagram samantha.csw.author
Groomed: Shining a Light on the Unheard Narrative of Childhood Sexual Assault. Linked here on Amazon.
"Grooming leaves traumatic scars. It is a malicious form
of manipulation used especially in child molestation. It is
designed to prepare victims for abuse and then shame them
into secrecy."

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