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Vulnerability is not really weakness as we perceive, but is in fact strength. When we expose ourselves as flawed and are willing to show our vulnerability, it opens the door for others to do the same.

I learned long ago that repeating myths in an attempt to dispel them actually has the opposite effect. So here they are—just the facts about male sexual abuse.

Please join us Tuesday, April 7 for SAAMs National Day of Action as the NLN hosts a Spanish Blog Talk Radio in collaboration with 1 in 6 on “Support for Latino Male Survivors of Sexual Abuse.”

A healthy boundary is one that has some movement in it and allows for continued involvement with others.

I needed to find new sensory triggers that empowered me, that calmed me and helped me heal.

“Hope you're well. I'm having some anxiety this morning so I thought I'd reach out to a friend. No specific questions, just looking for some support I guess.”

Strong partnerships are key to success. Whatever the problem, the best solutions include connection; respectful relationships; thoughtful dialogue: individual to individual; among organizations and across communities.

Yesterday marked the one year anniversary of the passing of my dear friend and one of 1in6's closest allies, Heidi Sommer.

I know that change is possible. I’ve seen it in myself and in others.

By reclaiming my story, I had the power to select my narrative. No longer was I allowing others to define me, instead I was defining myself.