*Trigger warning: child sexual abuse*

Rosalia Rivera is a consent educator who, as a survivor of child sexual abuse, is committed to sharing her story to help release shame, de-stigmatize this issue and allow other survivors to know they’re not alone. In this candid conversation, Rosalia talks about how becoming a mom forced her to face the repressed memories from her childhood that came to the surface when educating her own kids about consent. She discusses her healing journey and shares how she has learned to manage triggers and break the cycle of abuse. Rosalia is now on a mission to educate parents on how to teach their children about body rights, boundaries and consent. She reminds us how vital it is to educate all genders to not only keep their own bodies safe, but to also treat others respectfully, in order to prevent abuse.

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Creator and Host: Kim Short

Guest: Rosalia Rivera

Editing and Production: Kim Short