Parents and many others may feel uncomfortable or even angry about my book discussing rape, but uncomfortable subjects still need to be talked about. History shows us this clearly. Slavery is a painful and touchy topic, yet we teach it because it is a reality—it happened, and racism is still real today. Understanding that history helps protect both children and adults by giving them awareness, context, and the ability to recognize injustice when it shows up in their own lives.
- Posted on January 22, 2026
Rape is no different. It is a deeply uncomfortable subject, but it is also a reality that has happened and is still happening right now. Silence does not prevent harm—knowledge does. Talking about sexual violence, consent, and boundaries gives people the language to name what is happening to them, the confidence to speak up, and the tools to protect themselves and others.
Discomfort can be temporary, but the damage caused by ignorance can last a lifetime. Education isn’t about making people uneasy—it’s about making people safer.
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