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Brian Cardoza is an inspirational speaker, author, and artist who shares his story of surviving repeated childhood abuse to challenge the stigma faced by abuse survivors. He writes to his six-year-old self that "we are mighty little ones" who are brave. Now published author of The Unexpected Victim, Brian speaks internationally on topics related to abuse recovery through creative expression, empowering audiences with his message that one can move forward from even the deepest pains of the past. His motto of not letting any one moment dictate the next inspires victims and professionals working to confront abuse.
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