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NEW RELEASE: INSIDER EXCLUSIVE, "JUSTICE IN AMERICA"– ROSANNE SLINEY'S FIGHT FOR CHANGE
For decades I carried a secret that fractured my life: broken sleep, panic attacks, repeated hospitalizations, and a darkness that seemed endless—suicidal thoughts, an eating disorder, and self-harm. Anger, shame, and betrayal lived inside me. My family felt broken, my heart shattered, and isolation and anxiety became constant companions.
It took years to begin piecing myself back together. Healing wasn’t a straight line—it was painful, messy, and exhausting. And even now, it is not finished. I work on myself every single day. Some days, the weight of old memories feels crushing. Triggers surface unexpectedly, and grief comes in waves. Yet I have also learned that healing can grow alongside the pain. I can breathe, love, and live in ways I once thought was impossible.
When I was finally strong enough to stand in my truth, I began searching for help. The internet led me to the Enough Abuse Website, where I discovered I was not alone. That’s where I connected with Jetta Bernier—a mentor and friend who guided me toward a path I never imagined: standing in public and sharing my truth.
That moment became the beginning of my advocacy.
(Press Release — February 1, 2012, Law Office of Carmen L. Durso, Boston, MA)
Standing at a podium, palm marked with the word ENOUGH, I told my story and called on lawmakers to act.
That work mattered. I joined survivors and advocates, led community events, and push for legislative reform. In 2014, Massachusetts extended the civil statute of limitations for child sexual abuse—a watershed change that gave survivors more time to seek justice. When my abuser challenged the law, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court upheld its constitutionality. After a long legal process, a jury ultimately ruled in my favor.
I share my story so other survivors know they are not alone. For too long, silence was the only option—but speaking out has shown me that every voice has power. My hope is that by breaking my own silence, others will feel encouraged to step forward, be heard, and know that change is possible.
I am a survivor, an advocate, and a voice for change. After decades of silence, I fought for justice—and won. My journey from survivor to activist is proof that truth can change laws, hearts, and lives. And still, every day, I do the work of healing—because healing is not an ending, it’s a life’s work.
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