Facebook watch show ‘Red Table Talk’ reveals celebrity host and guests’ ‘Betrayal by Trusted Adults’, SNAP stands with those victimized.
In an episode of ‘Red Table Talk’- The Estefans, both Gloria Estefan and guest Claire Crowley revealed publicly the abuse they suffered at the hands of trusted figures. Estefan disclosed that she was sexually abused at age 9 by a male family member at his music school. Crowley talked about her experience of being abused by a priest.
Any child at any moment could be subject to sexual abuse, predators do not discriminate. We admire the courage of Gloria Estefan and Claire Crowley for sharing their personal story, it will help thousands of others feel they are not alone and maybe encouraging them to get the help and support they need.
Our network here at SNAP includes people from all walks of life who share a common bond of lifetime trauma from the effects of being abused sexually. Together, we work to heal, protect the vulnerable, and seek truth and justice. As we now know through the airwaves of media, the less fortunate, the wealthy, singers, athletes, professionals in all fields are among those that have held onto this pain as well. Whether you are male, female, LGBTQ, blue-collar, or white-collar, our experiences and coping skills show the suffering. Sadly, many victims have been lost to suicide, overdose, and untreated medical issues.
Survivors and advocates from SNAP stand in solidarity with all survivors of sexual abuse and hope that they will have the chance at healing and the justice they deserve.
Winter Appeal 2023
To our friends,
2023 has been a long year with many ups and downs for us all. As we close out the year, we at SNAP hope that you are feeling like you are on your way to being healthy, fulfilled, and happy. This past year has brought both successes and challenges. Thanks to the support you have shown in the past, we’ve been able to celebrate the good days and weather the stormy ones. Now, we are once again asking for your support as we work to support survivors new and old as we ‘Move SNAP Forward.’
At SNAP we are proud to have hosted a very well-attended conference in August 2023. This event allowed us to gather friends, survivors, advocates, and allies for a weekend of camaraderie and connection. We were so happy to be able to welcome many first-time attendees to gather in person and are already looking forward to the next conference.
To strengthen our movement for justice, healing, and prevention, SNAP will be expanding our peer support and providing more volunteer opportunities in the coming year. Through this great work, we are ensuring survivor voices are represented as we work for significant change that will benefit children and survivors.
Right now, survivors worldwide are getting the help they need from SNAP, and more and more reach out to us daily, but we need your help to keep those programs going and get our volunteers the training they need to thrive.
Your tax-deductible gift to SNAP can help offset the cost of our important mission. If you are not in a position to contribute, you can still support us by sharing this letter with those who can. As we continue to fight for survivors across the globe, your donation or sharing the great work SNAP does will help us continue our work to protect the vulnerable, heal the wounded, and prevent abuse.
Your donation ensures SNAP will be there for those who need us more than ever!
Warmly,
Michael W. McDonnell, C.P.S.
Interim Executive Director
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