As the author of I’m the Boss of Me! I was fortunate enough to be included in the Stop Abuse Campaign’s recent press conference in Washington, DC. I’m the Boss of Me! was written for Darkness to Light as a way to open a dialogue between young children and their caregivers, and gave me the opportunity to speak at the press conference about awareness and prevention. Darkness to Light holds a special place in the hearts of those involved with the Stop Abuse Campaign because of D2L’s commitment to preventing child sexual abuse. Because all abuse is interconnected, it is the hope and passion of the organizations partnering with the Stop Abuse Campaign to end all abuse, not just one variety. Child sexual abuse is at the root of a host of societal problems and by acknowledging how all abuse is connected, we can eradicate not only child sexual abuse, but also abuse in every form. It was an honor to represent not only I’m the Boss of Me! but also Darkness to Light on a national platform and see the difference, in real time, that we are making together. Laura Fogarty
