In 2009, I joined forces with Stacey Lannert to start a non-profit organization called Healing Sisters. I edit the website. I believe I can help Stacey help sexual abuse survivors.
On our blog, you can read about Stacey’s life as she recovers from years of sexual abuse. You can read other people’s personal stories of victory. You can see the power in sharing and supporting other people no matter where they are in their journeys.
We believe that every child, woman and man who suffers from sexual abuse shares a common bond, one of betrayal and suffering. By creating this community, we can survive–even thrive.
Is it too lofty of a goal to think we can change the course of sexual abuse in America? Can we do something to reduce its numbers? We hope so.
We believe if we communicate, we create. And we hope to create something amazing with Healing Sisters.
I don’t know where to begin to start healing.I confronted my Brother the abuser only for him to deny it. Please help me,if possible
I wasn’t a victim of sexual abuse but i was abused mentally,phsically,emotionally by my dad when he came out of vietnam i wrote a memoir about it called This girl’s life:Being the child of a war veteran my book is at barnes-noble amazon but to have a copy of the book you have to go to directmusiccafe.com i think it is something you will want to see i have a letter from mayor rahm emanuel in chicago i have been on the dino dean show i really want to help people who have been abused no abuse is okay
I saw your story on a crime show. I just want you to know I pray for you and understand all too well what that stuff does to you. I am not sure if your out of prison or not, I hope so because you did not commit a crime. You deserve a ticker tape parade. Stay strong. Thank you for giving me strength to send this to you……..
Sincere Regard
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I cannot give you my email yet. I am not ready I hope you understand.
Dear Stacey & Kristen, I am writing to congratulate you both on the admirable work that you have done in championing the cause of the abused – physically, emotionally, psychologically and sexually. I have just concluded your book, Stacey, – I Shot Daddy – and I truly admire your candour and courage in relating what has been a horrendous and heart-breaking story of betrayal and cruelty. As a Catholic priest, I am particularly impressed with your magnanimity in forgiving your father and your firm resolve to work for the liberation of the countless who are helpless, defenceless and voiceless. “Evil thrives when the good do nothing,” so said Martin Luther King Jr. I am fully confident that you will, true to your word and the reassuring trust of Governor Blunt, make a vital difference in the lives of victims of abuse throughout the world. May God bless you both, Stacey and Kristen, and bring to fruition the good work that he has initiated in and through you. You have the assure of my prayers, good wishes and blessings always.
Dear Stacey & Kristen, I am writing to congratulate you both on the admirable work that you have done in championing the cause of the abused – physically, emotionally, psychologically and sexually. I have just concluded your book, Stacey, – I Shot Daddy – and I truly admire your candour and courage in relating what has been a horrendous and heart-breaking story of betrayal and cruelty. As a Catholic priest, I am particularly impressed with your magnanimity in forgiving your father and your firm resolve to work for the liberation of the countless who are helpless, defenceless and voiceless. “Evil thrives when the good do nothing,” so said Martin Luther King Jr. I am fully confident that you will, true to your word and the reassuring trust of Governor Blunt, make a vital difference in the lives of victims of abuse throughout the world. May God bless you both, Stacey and Kristen, and bring to fruition the good work that he has initiated in and through you. You have the assurance of my prayers, good wishes and blessings always.
Dear Stacy,
I doubt you will ever see this but I just wanted you to know that I am so proud of you and your courage….. I am saddened that you had to spend the better part of your young adult life behind bars for finally standing up and saying enough is enough… I am a health club operator and would be more than willing even honored to give you an opportunity to work with me.., you can reach me via FACEBOOK email gymman77@gmail.com… I hope to hear from you sonn…
Randy
Dear Stacey, I just finished watching your story on 20/20. I had to tell you immediately that you are an inspiration to all women, to all sisters. I too have a sister and I feel that you did what you had to do. I think you’re amazing! Rather than sit in prison all those years, unjustly! – you chose to keep the one freedom that you had; your choices, your sanity. I feel like I know you! 😄 I wish I had been on your jury all those years ago.
I became so angry at the prosecutor after watching 20/20 – your story and I suppose he was only doing his job but that’s exactly why our legal system still needs changes! If the entire thing played out differently and you had managed to convince someone before that fateful night, maybe a teacher let’s say, then that very same near-sided ignorant prosecutor would have put all his energy into putting your father behind bars for as long as he possibly could have! Have you ever thought of that? This is why our legal system needs to make severe changes. Punishing you in the first place was so very wrong. As a sister, as a mother and as a woman I want to hug you and tell you that women everywhere love you. So consider yourself hugged! And as for the love? I’m sure you’re feeling it. 😊. If there is anything I could ever do to help you, assist you in any way – call on me. If for example you need someone to stuff envelopes, make phone calls or whatever for possibly working on new legislation I am here, ready! God bless you, Kim Stoner-Short @
KimStonerShort7@gmail com