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Parents, grandparents, and caregivers have an unprecedented task of raising children in a digital world filled with pornography and online relationships. My child saw porn, and if you’re like me, you need help while in the trenches with your children. This is the site for you! 

Find support, encouragement, hope and practical tips. Look around. Check out the resources page and book, Sexpectations: Helping the Next Generation Navigate Healthy Relationships. And be sure to read the blog posts. Remember, you’re not alone in your parenting endeavors. This is a safe place to discuss difficult topics.

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The Impact of Betrayal Trauma on Parents

Healthy relationships thrive on trust. When one person betrays the other, that trust breaks and the relationship’s solid foundation crumbles. Betrayal trauma may follow. Several years into my son’s ordeal, I read about the effects of betrayal trauma in Dr. Sheri Keffer’s book Intimate Deception. She states, “Trauma is a reaction of our bodies, minds, …

From Trafficking Victim to Advocate: Kelley’s Journey of Triumph and Transformation

When I first met Kelley, her smile and energetic disposition lit up the room. I would not have guessed her past. Her enthusiasm and zeal for life is contagious and inspiring. I’m certain you’ll find her message insightful. practical and full of hope. It’s safe to say we are living in strange times, and sanity …

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