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Letter From The Editor
LETTER FROM THE EDITOR
Why VOSAS MAGAZINE?
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VOSAS is almost 3 years old and I can’t recall if I actually explained the true purpose of this publication.
If you have followed me any length of time then you know my story. I am a survivor of childhood sexual abuse, and told my truth for the first time 12 years ago. To be very honest, I still sometimes think back and I can’t believe I revealed the secret that was going with me to my grave. But since that moment, I knew helping other survivors was one of my God given assignments.
Throughout the past few years of my advocacy journey, I have heard so many stories from women and men who have overcome the trauma of sexual abuse. During this time, also the Me Too movement came about. What I realized is that although it is difficult to share the truth, survivors were tired of being silent. Although sexual abuse has been taboo in our society for years, there was freedom for those who were making the choice to speak out. Some of those survivors were taking their freedom to the next level and began to seek therapy and support groups. After facilitating support groups myself, I realized that these voices need to be heard because many others will be encouraged by their courage and will begin their own healing journey. This was the reason for the name V.O.S.A.S. (Voices of Sexual Abuse Survivors).
This magazine gives a platform for everyday people who have a voice and want to share it with the world. It’s not to glorify the act of sexual abuse, but to Inform, Encourage, and Empower every reader. This magazine is for everyone. We are changing the narrative.!
Chief Editor Dee Marie
