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The Dark Secret I Learned at 16 – Heather Blair Speaks Out!

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  • Life Skills

About the video:

Heather Blair exposes the stark contrast between childhood innocence and the shocking truths about sex that she discovered at just 13. In this powerful video, Heather reveals her early misconceptions about sex, sharing how her world was turned upside down by the harsh realities she learned. At 16, her perspective deepened further when she learned about a close friend’s sexual assault, which profoundly impacted her understanding of the issue. Heather critiques the stigma and shame often associated with sexual assault, calling for open conversations and a cultural shift in how we address these critical topics.

She advocates for moving away from victim-blaming and focusing on prevention by changing the narrative from “don’t get raped” to “don’t rape.” Join Heather as she passionately speaks out against sexual violence, urging society to take responsibility and foster an environment where survivors can share their stories without fear or shame.

About Heather Blair:

Heather Blair, a graduate of The Green School in Bali, Indonesia. She lives between Canada, California, Bali and the Caribbean. Having studied musical theatre, acting and improv since she was five, Heather has taken these skills and put them towards speaking about sexual assault.

She prides herself on being a human rights activist, actress, screenwriter and feminist. Her objectives going forward include completing a short film and attending University in New York. She is plant based, enjoys football, film, fashion, photography and Krav Maga.

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