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Lauren Book finishes 1,500-mile 'Walk in My Shoes' journey across Florida
Naked Politics | Posted: February 22, 2012 4:04 PM
As about 100 orange and blue butterflies fluttered over the steps of the Old Capitol Wednesday, sexual abuse advocate Lauren Book held a picture overhead of herself as a 5-year-old.
The 27-year-old from Broward County, who overcame six years of childhood physical and sexual abuse at the hands of her nanny, had just finished a 1,500-mile walk across Florida to raise awareness of sexual abuse and encourage victims to get help.
The crowd released butterflies to symbolize the rebirth of life after a survivor tells his or her story.
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