How One Survivor Is Preventing Childhood Sexual Abuse

After surviving years of childhood sexual abuse, Yvonne Sandomir refuses to let the cycle continue. Instead of allowing trauma to define her future, she transforms her experience into a mission focused on child sexual abuse prevention, education, and survivor advocacy. In this powerful episode of Living Your Legacy, she explains why awareness is the first line of defense, challenges common misconceptions about abuse, and shares practical strategies every parent can begin using today. Through her memoir The Invisible Girl, speaking engagements, podcast, and prevention guide, Yvonne dedicates her life to protecting children while helping survivors reclaim their voices. This conversation reveals why prevention begins at home and why education has the power to change generations.

Key Takeaways

• Childhood sexual abuse is often misunderstood and extends far beyond physical contact.
• Prevention starts at home through education, body autonomy, and open family communication.
• Many perpetrators groom parents before targeting children, making awareness essential.
• Survivors deserve support, healing, and accountability for those who harmed them.
• Every person can help break intergenerational cycles of abuse through education and action.

Notable Quotes

• "95% of abuse can be prevented if people are aware of it."
• "Prevention starts at home."
• "The adults are uncomfortable. We've got to change that."
• "The people you know, love, and trust are most likely to harm your child."
• "They don't get the right to walk around while the victims suffer an entire lifetime."