Samantha LeonardinBlog 6A Letter to SurvivorsYou are not Defined by your Assault Dear Survivor, There was a time when I honestly was not sure if any words could heal the pain…Sep 2, 2019Sep 2, 2019
Samantha LeonardinBlog 5The Power of IntuitionWhile researching Groomed, I interviewed many survivors of childhood sexual assault. In some cases, when the victim had passed away, or…Aug 26, 2019Aug 26, 2019
Samantha LeonardinBlog 4Someone discloses sexual abuse to you…now what?: The Five-Step Guide to Empathic RespondingIn a perfect world, every person would be trained on trauma-informed practices that ensure physical and emotional safety to the survivor…Aug 19, 2019Aug 19, 2019
Samantha LeonardinBlog 3Defining Trauma: The Science Behind the VictimTrauma seems to be THE buzz word of 2019. So, how do you navigate the waters of understanding what trauma is, what trauma isn’t and all…Aug 12, 2019Aug 12, 2019
Samantha LeonardinBlog Post 2Deterrence through diligence: Three healthy habits to protecting your children today!The job of a parent never ends. A parent is always on call and must always be ready for the next plot twist in their children’s lives…Aug 5, 2019Aug 5, 2019
Samantha LeonardinBlog 1Voices of Groomed: Meet the CharactersYou know that feeling you get when someone makes you feel special? That fluttery sensation in your stomach when you’re flooded by praise…Jul 29, 2019Jul 29, 2019