Advocacy & Media

Turning pain into purpose.

For many years, I carried my story quietly, unsure if speaking out would ever make a difference. In 2012, I finally stepped forward, standing at a podium with the word ENOUGH written on my palm. That moment became more than a speech—it became a symbol of my commitment to break the silence and fight for change.

At the time, Massachusetts law denied many survivors the chance to seek justice because the statute of limitations had already expired. Countless people like me were silenced by the very system meant to protect us. I could not stay silent anymore.

Working alongside other survivors, lawmakers, and advocates, I helped push for statute of limitations reform in Massachusetts. In 2014, that effort changed the law—extending the time survivors could file a civil lawsuit until age 53, or within seven years of discovering the harm caused by the abuse. 

When my abuser challenged the law, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court upheld its constitutionality in a landmark 2019 ruling that allowed me to go to trial. That decision not only gave me my day in court but also reopened the doors of justice for thousands of survivors across the state.

While the fight is not over—my abuser continues to delay accountability, and many survivors still face barriers—our progress proves that change is possible when voices rise together.

My Advocacy

• Sharing my story at press conferences, in communities, and with the media

• Working on law reform and survivor rights

• Survivor support initiatives that bring hope and healing to survivors

"Your Voice  matters. Together, we can continue to create Healing and Justice".