Emotional Health

Everyone feels down once in a while. But when you feel down more than you feel up, it's time to get help. Remember: you’re never alone. Learn who you can turn to for help.

Breaking the Silence: An Incest Survivor Speaks Out

By Teresa Brown, 18, Staff Writer

A relative I adored coaxed me into performing sexual acts on him. I knew to look out for strangers, but no one ever mentioned loved ones. Maybe my story can help you.

Photgraphy by Dan Strange

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