• The emotional toll of childhood abuse and betrayal
• How grooming thrives in silence and cultural taboos
• The moment Amanda decided to name her abuser
• Writing as resistance: transforming memory into voice
• Why survivors don’t owe anyone forgiveness
• The justice system and the cost of speaking out
• Breaking generational silence and reclaiming agency
• What true healing looks like for African girls and women

“I had no language for what happened. But I have language now.”

“He knew what he was doing. And I am allowed to say that.”

“I’ve stopped trying to forgive what I still need justice for.”

“I am not a victim with no voice. I am the voice.”

• Coming Forward: Survivor Testimony and Justice in Africa (referenced by Amanda)
• Local child protection hotlines and counseling centers in East Africa
• Survivor-led writing circles and healing programs (as discussed by Amanda)
• African feminist movements advocating for bodily autonomy and legal reform
  
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Producer: Omom Mbu-Ogar

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Key Topics Covered

• Surviving childhood sexual abuse and reclaiming her voice
• How growing up in Kibera shaped her activism and community approach
• Writing Pendo’s Power and the need for early conversations on body safety
• The generational impact of silence—and how parenting can disrupt it
• Building trust, safety, and open dialogue with her daughter
• Working with Freely In Hope to support survivors through education and leadership
• The need for national survivor councils and reimagining prevention in GBV work
• Breaking shame, naming body parts, and giving children the language to speak up
  
  Standout Quotes

“Healing is not linear. But you will get there—and you are not alone.”
“I wanted my daughter to inherit a legacy of courage, not silence.”
“Your voice is your power. And children need to know that early.”
“Pendo’s Power started as a book—but it’s becoming a movement.”

Resources & Mentions

• Pendo’s Power – Lydia Matioli’s children’s book on consent and body autonomy
• Freely In Hope – Survivor-led nonprofit focused on education and leadership
• Companion Guide for Pendo’s Power – For parents, caregivers, and educators
• Osi Kimi and Wangokanja Foundation – Partner orgs doing GBV work in Kenya
• Survivor Council advocacy – Lydia’s call for survivor-centered policy design
  
  Call to Action
  If this episode touched you, let it move you to act.
  * Share Pendo’s Power in your home, school, or community.
  * Support survivor-led programs.
  * Start the conversations we weren’t given.
  * Listen. Believe. Protect.

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Music License Agreement signed for the Use of ‘Fire’ by Mpho featuring MiDi KwaKwa