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Dr. Rosilda Alves is a clinical psychologist and trauma specialist with over thirty years of experience guiding survivors of trauma toward healing and wholeness. She has dedicated her career to restoring voices silenced by abuse, oppression, and intergenerational pain, helping individuals reclaim their strength, resilience, and sense of self. ""Dr. Rosilda Alves is a courageous champion for the children of Cabo Verde and for all survivors of this peculiar kind of sexual trauma. Here, she confronts every taboo, and breaks through the shadows to shed light on the real pain of victims. Yet, she provides a way out with powerful pathways to healing. The book is a gift and we should be grateful."" - Dr. Aminah Fernandes Pilgrim, Professor of African Studies ""Dr. Alves, Psychologist has written an enlightening book about sexual trauma. This book sheds light on the victims, survivors and perpetrators and the process of thriving after experiencing an initial trauma or years of abuse. Dr. Alves describes a process of healing for both survivors and perpetrators with compassion a depth of understanding that comes from experience and healing. - Dr. Paul Gaiser, Clinical Psychologist ""Dr. Alves is one of the most talented clinicians I have ever known. Her book offers healing at the individual, family, and community levels. A must read for anyone impacted by sexual abuse, which is all of us!"" - Dr. Becky Pizer, Clinical Psychologist ""This book is truly the voice of the first and second generations of immigrants that have struggled to cope with the dynamics of the Cabo Verde culture. The study's results validate the cries and experiences that for the most part do not get acknowledged."" - Patricia Ferreira, College Student

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