Key Topics Covered

• Surviving abuse as a child and navigating cultural silence
• Naming what happened—and the fear of being disbelieved
• The moment she decided to write her story down
• Why forgiveness isn’t always the answer for survivors
• Her work creating safe spaces and teaching consent in schools
• How faith, not the church system, helped her heal
• Supporting girls to speak up with confidence and clarity
• Redefining what justice and healing look like

✨Standout Quotes

“My abuser was a family friend, not a stranger.”

“I kept quiet for so long because I didn’t know what to call it.”

“When I started writing, that’s when I started healing.”

“I don’t believe in forgiveness as the first step for survivors.”

“I needed to tell the truth before I could begin to feel free.”

💡 Resources & Mentions

• The Grace Project – Survivor-led healing and advocacy by Salvation Grace

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Creator & Host: Aya Chebbi

Producer: Omom Mbu-Ogar

Graphic Designer.: Kenechukwu Nwachukwu

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