Jennifer Abernathy: Getting past the shame

Monday, October 19, 2020 ~ Updated 9:12 AM

From ages four to six, Jennifer Abernathy was sexually assaulted, setting her up for a life of low self-esteem, no self-worth and a lack of trust in people. Eventually, this led to a long history of abuse and chronic addiction.

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