Have you heard a “call to action” at one time or another yet ignored it? Have you ever said to yourself,”Not right now; I’d rather not deal with that?” What separates the courageous is that they say, “I don’t want to but if not now, when?” and head right back to where the fire is knowing that there is a chance of burning. I believe I met such a courageous woman just this past Sunday.
Donna Palomba, founder of “Jane Doe No More” told us on “Talk With Francesca” her riveting story. She was sexually assaulted in her home while her children were sleeping and then the police made her out to be the villain based on gossip. Instead of putting her head in the sand, Donna not only saved herself, but also began an unstoppable mission, “Jane Doe No More”, where she is changing, one day at a time, the way sexual assault victims are treated and responded to. She is a woman who cares about people, this important cause and making lasting change.
A resilient woman, Donna went from victim to warrior to survivor and then created R.A.P.E which stands for Raising Awareness Through Personal Experience. The goal of the outreach team is to empower those that have yet to come forward while educating and inspiring others with their stories so that victims of sexual assault can heal. The mission is a brave and powerful one. Together the hope is to end the silence, the shame, and conquer the fears.
So I’ll ask you again, do you hear a mission calling your name?
To hear the full interview:
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