Description

Bobbie Becerra is the author of Learning to Take It: How I Learned to Accept Abuse  where she recounts her life and the childhood abuse that impacted her journey. A Los Angeles native raised by her mother, Bobbie thought it was normal for her and her brother to suffer through physical and sexual abuse. She talks about how difficult it was to become aware of the generational trauma and actually break the cycle of trauma. It was only after 30 years of being trapped in a constant state of abuse that she found a way out through writing her memoir. Now a motivational speaker and storyteller, Bobbie hopes to spark change through open discussion and personal connection. You can follow her on her website, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.

Topics/Triggers:

• Childhood abuse, both sexual and physical
• Generational trauma and being in a trauma cycle
• How the brain and body holds memories and experiences
• Reconnecting with her brother and fellow survivor through writing
• Dealing with trauma triggers without shame
• Confidentiality vs. Secrecy
• Grooming, and how an abused child can grow into an abused adult
• The foster system
• Mandatory reporters
• The fear of being taken from your family

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