Grooming

Memoir

Ending the Cycle: Japanese American Daughter’s Survival and Release Part 2

Chapter 8: Japan I got accepted into one of the most prestigious universities in Japan with ease—because they had a depa...
Memoir

Ending the Cycle: Japanese American Daughter’s Survival and Release Part 1

Part 1: My Roots Chapter 1: Parents My father made thick, heavy photo albums for each of us siblings. The tradition star...
Journal

“Mysterious Skin”: A Rare and Unflinching Portrait of CSA’s Aftermath

Mysterious Skin is one of the most profound films I’ve ever seen, largely due to its realistic portrayal of the long-ter...
Journal

When Trust Becomes a Weapon: Grooming, CSA, and the Lessons of ‘Abducted in Plain Sight’

Jan Broberg's story in 'Abducted in Plain Sight' reveals how predators weaponize trust. A survivor's reflection on grooming, CSA, and the trauma that outlasts 'happy endings'."