No Secrets, No Lies
Table of Contents

Foreword, by M. Joycelyn Elders, M.D.

Introduction: 'Our "Issues," Told in Our Voices
How to Use This Book

CHAPTER ONE: Was It Sexual Abuse?
Help Yourself: Signs of Abuse? Questions to Ask

CHAPTER TWO: Overcoming Fear and Shame
Help Yourself: Understanding Roots of Silence

CHAPTER THREE: Family Matters: Moving Beyond Denial
Help Yourself: Creating the Space to Talk

CHAPTER FOUR: "Getting It Out" and Healing
Help Yourself: African-Centered Healing

CHAPTER FIVE: Protecting and Saving Our Children
Help Yourself: Become a Proactive Parent

CHAPTER SIX: Helping Boys and Men
Help Yourself: Give Encouragement and Support

CHAPTER SEVEN: Challenging Abusers
Help Yourself: Legal Issues and Finding a Lawyer

CHAPTER EIGHT: Reconciliation . . . and Moving On
Help Yourself: Accountability and Responsibility

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