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I AM NALAAuthor: Aya Chebbi
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41 | From A Survivor :My Abuser Was a Family Friend, Not a Stranger | Salvation Grace
Episode 43
Sunday, 29 June, 2025
Key Topics CoveredSurviving abuse as a child and navigating cultural silenceNaming what happened—and the fear of being disbelievedThe moment she decided to write her story downWhy forgiveness isn’t always the answer for survivorsHer work creating safe spaces and teaching consent in schoolsHow faith, not the church system, helped her healSupporting girls to speak up with confidence and clarityRedefining what justice and healing look like✨Standout Quotes“My abuser was a family friend, not a stranger.”“I kept quiet for so long because I didn’t know what to call it.”“When I started writing, that’s when I started healing.”“I don’t believe in forgiveness as the first step for survivors.”“I needed to tell the truth before I could begin to feel free.”💡 Resources & MentionsThe Grace Project – Survivor-led healing and advocacy by Salvation Grace____________________________________________Want to support the Nalafem? Website nalafem.org Instagram @IamNala_podcast Tiktok I AM NALA PodcastFacebook NalafemX (Twitter) @NalafemYouTube Nalafem Linkedin NalafemLearn more about the Africa Young Women Beijing+25 Manifesto and how you can help the young women of Africa create a better life for future generations. nalafem.org/manifestoFor collaboration and sponsorships contact: aya@nalafem.org ____________________________________________Creator & Host: Aya ChebbiProducer: Omom Mbu-OgarGraphic Designer.: Kenechukwu NwachukwuMusic License Agreement signed for the Use of ‘Fire’ by Mpho featuring MiDi KwaKwa
