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In recognition of

World Mental Health Awareness Day

We recognize October 10th as

Child Psychological Abuse Awareness Day!

Two Day Conference

October 9th and 10th, 2025

WARNING!! CHILDREN ARE NOT WEAPONS

The Nothing About Us, Without Us (NAUWOU) Thrivers Speak Conference, “Warning! Children Are Not Weapons!” is dedicated to elevating the voices of adult survivors of child psychological abuse related to parental alienation and abduction (CPA-PFAA).

Held on October 10th and 11th, in recognition of World Mental Health Day, this event brings together survivors to share their stories and insights, shedding light on these often invisible forms of abuse. Our mission is to raise awareness, foster resilience, and pave the way for a future where children are protected and families can heal.

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Why Attend Our Event

  • Inspiring Speakers

    Hear from a lineup of dynamic and inspiring speakers who bring a wealth of knowledge, passion, and personal experience. Each speaker is dedicated to sharing insights and strategies that foster healing and resilience.

  • Empowered Survivor Voices

    Listen to the powerful stories of adult survivors of child psychological abuse and parental alienation. These courageous individuals are stepping forward to share their journeys, offering hope and understanding to others.

  • Authentic Experts

    Gain valuable insights from real experts who have lived through these experiences. Their unique perspectives provide a depth of understanding that goes beyond theory, offering practical advice and genuine empathy.

  • Commitment to Prevention

    Join a movement committed to preventing abuse and protecting future generations. Learn about actionable steps and strategies to combat parental alienation and psychological abuse, and be part of the change.

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OUR STORIES

Our Thriver Stories

Child Psychological Abuse Related to PA

Learn from the heartfelt stories of those who endured parental alienation, shedding light on the emotional toll it takes and the long road to reconciliation and understanding.

Abduction

Hear powerful stories of resilience and survival from individuals who were abducted as children. These narratives highlight their journey through unimaginable challenges and their eventual path to freedom and healing.

Adoption

Explore the complex emotions and experiences of those who have navigated the adoption process, including the struggles with identity, belonging, and reconnecting with biological families.

Reunion

Celebrate the heartwarming reunions between estranged family members. These stories of reconnection offer hope and demonstrate the enduring power of familial bonds

Healing & Recovery

Discover inspiring journeys of healing and recovery, where survivors of psychological abuse and trauma have found their strength and reclaimed their lives.

Advocacy & Change

Be inspired by the stories of advocates who have turned their personal pain into powerful movements for change, fighting to protect future generations from similar experiences.

Adult Survivor Event Speakers
Dawn McCarty

Dawn McCarty

Founder & CEO Thrivers Speak, Event Coordinator, Insider Reseacher, & a Two-Time Award-Winning Cybersecurity Professional
    Dr. Alyse Price-Tobler

    Dr. Alyse Price-Tobler

    Insider Researcher, MCAP, Twin PhD Studies in 1) Adult Child Suvivors of SPA and 2) MHP's who work with them
      Master Chef Martin Mongiello

      Master Chef Martin Mongiello

      CEO at The US Presidential Service Center and Former White House Master Chef and GM of Camp David
        Rachael Roberts

        Rachael Roberts

        Insider Researcher, Expert in Australian Indigenous Parental Alienation and Abduction
          Dr. Stan Korosi

          Dr. Stan Korosi

          Social Science Researcher Specializing in Parental Alienation
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                                Want to Be an NAUWOU Author or Speaker?

                                Are you an adult survivor of CPAPAA and now a healed advocate?   Many of our speakers also pareticipate in our Nothing About Us, WithOut Us Anthology series.

                                 

                                Click the button(s)  on the left, if you would like to be considered for speaking and/or contributing to our anthology in our next conference or book. 

                                Our Non-Profit Partners

                                Dawn McCarty

                                Dawn McCarty

                                Founder and CEO of Safe At Home Foundation

                                  EIN 99-4947012

                                  401 Ryland St. Ste 200 A, Reno, NV 89502, USA

                                  Danica Joan Dockery

                                  Danica Joan Dockery

                                  Master of Ceremonies and Founder & Executive Director of Kids Need Both, Inc.

                                    EIN: 30-0720589

                                    P.O. BOX 2022, LAKELAND, FL 33806 USA

                                    Over 700 Years of Experience in Child Psychological Abuse related to Parental Alienation and Abduction.

                                    Event Speakers

                                    We, the adult survivors speaking at this conference, bring together a staggering 700+ years of lived experience in child psychological abuse related to parental alienation. Our collective journey embodies the struggles, resilience, and triumphs that have shaped us into the advocates we are today. As insiders with firsthand knowledge, and some of us as dedicated researchers, we offer a unique and credible perspective that few can match. Our stories are not just tales of survival, but testimonies to the profound impact of parental alienation on a child’s psyche. Through this conference, we aim to illuminate these hidden scars, educate the public, and bring much-needed awareness to the world. Join us in this mission to shed light on the realities we know too well, and help us drive the change needed to protect future generations from the horrors of psychological abuse.

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                                    All donations will support the Thrivers Speak Conference and our ongoing mission to educate and raise awareness about child psychological abuse related to parental alienation and abduction. While we have a partnership with a nonprofit organization, these funds will be allocated to Securing Everything, LLC, to cover costs related to the conference, our mission, and administrative and operational expenses under this partnership.

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                                    All donated gifts will directly support the Thrivers Speak Conference and our mission to educate and raise awareness about child psychological abuse related to parental alienation. While we have a partnership with a nonprofit organization, please note that some funds may be allocated to conference administration and operational costs under this partnership

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                                    WE, the children of CPA-PFAA and now Thrivers, believe in the power of survivor voices. Nothing about us, without us is our theme and our montra.

                                    Our mission is to ensure that survivors of child psychological abuse related to parental and family alienation and abduction (CPA-PFAA) are included in every discussion, advocacy effort, conference, and research initiative. We are committed to elevating these voices to drive meaningful change and ensure that our experiences shape the solutions.

                                    About Your Donations

                                    Contributions made to Kids Need Both, Inc., (KNB) or to Safe At Home Foundation (our non-profit partners) for the purpose of this project are considered a gift and will be used to support the Thrivers Speak Conference and our ongoing mission to educate and raise awareness about child psychological abuse related to parental alienation and abduction.
                                    These gifts received for this purpose will be allocated to cover costs related to the conference, our mission, and administrative and operational expenses.

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