Allison Brennan : I was sexually abused when I was a child ; it 's not easy to reveal this . Comment: To heal , victims need to be able to talk about what happened to them . She says many victims are afraid to speak out because they feel ashamed or scared . Brennan : But with the love of my family and friends , I have begun to address the problem . Talking about it sends a message to society to pay more attention to this issue .
Allison Brennan : I was sexually abused when I was a child ; it 's not easy to reveal this . Comment: To heal , victims need to be able to talk about what happened to them . She says many victims are afraid to speak out because they feel ashamed or scared . Brennan : Talking about it sends a message to society to pay more attention to this issue .