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Marilyn Van Derbur is an American author, speaker, and former Miss America 1958. She overcame child incest abuse and became a survivor advocate and motivational speaker.
Oct 25, 2019 · Marilyn Van Derbur was crowned Miss America in 1958, but kept secret her childhood abuse by her father for decades. Now, she shares her story and helps others overcome shame and heal in a new documentary and a memoir.
Marilyn Van Derbur is a speaker, author and advocate for childhood sexual abuse survivors. She shares her personal journey of recovery, healing and mission in her book, videos, interviews and documentary.
Oct 13, 2005 · Breaking a lifetime of painful silence, a former Miss America revealed a dark family secret Thursday: Her highly respected millionaire father assaulted her sexually for years. Marilyn Van...
Marilyn Van Derbur is a former Miss America, a motivational speaker, and a co-founder of two national organizations for sexual abuse prevention and recovery. She shares her story of incest and offers support to survivors through her website and emails.
Jun 12, 2014 · Marilyn shares her story of child sexual abuse, to provide a deeper understanding of the experience of survivors. ...more.
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In September, 2017, Marilyn gave a deeply personal, intimate talk to survivors and support people. She shared information that she has never shared publicly....
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