Ophelia de Serres
Co-Founder of (Wo)Men Speak Out, Assaulted Women's & Children's Advocate and the Director of Ophelia's Love. Ophelia shares her personal experience as a Survivor-Advocate on-line, through her music and in person at various anti-violence events throughout the United States and Canada.
When it comes to talking to children about abuse, it's safe to say that most parents have a hard time starting the conversation. I've received emails from people who aren't sure how to introduce the topic of private parts in general, let alone the topic of abuse and what that looks like. Admittedly, talking to your child about their body is a delicate task. However, without open and honest dialogue and clear definitions, we can't expect children to protect themselves if these conversations have never taken place. When talking to children about their bodies, I think it's really important fo...
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