David Samarzia Author
WRITING MY PAST SO THE FUTURE CAN ENSURE REAL JUSTICE FOR SURVIVORS
When David Samarzia stepped up to protect children from a predatory minister, he never expected that seeking justice would cost him everything.
The legal processes to pursue justice can be
more traumatic than the original sins
committed against you...
BEYOND BLINDSIDED - David's Blog
Reviews!
"I found myself putting the book down several times - just to take a breath... Excellent writing, excellent pace and excellent inspiration." Tina A.
"...an immensely powerful and searingly honest account of sexual abuse and its lifelong effect ...I was all too aware of evil men preying on children, but had never before encountered the term 'legal abuse'. I hope this book will reach a huge audience..." Irene M.
"...inspirational, hopeful, and empowering." Cheri S.
“You believe there are safeguards in place, so when someone already hurt from trauma comes forward, the justice system will give them protection. But I felt alone inside the very systems I believed would help me. I trusted the church, I trusted my lawyer, I trusted the courts ...The legal process ended up causing additional damage, not only
to me but to my family.”
David Samarzia
“I’m grateful for David Samarzia’s humble courage to share his horrific yet cautiously triumphant story of the drama and trauma of the intersection of abuses he’s suffered, from sexual to religious to legal abuse. I hope people read his story as another installment in the desperate cry for reform and accountability in our systems and the people who manage them."
David Hayward, speaker, blogger, author of The Liberation of Sophia
“In Blindsided, David’s journey is a chilling account and courageous example of speaking truth to power. His story serves as a voice for the voiceless, turning silence into a powerful anthem for change, transformation and reclamation.”
Andrea Constand, author of The Moment: Standing Up
To Bill Cosby, Speaking Up For Women
“Blindsided, by David Samarzia, is a heartbreaking true-crime drama... Somehow, Samarzia endures a torturous and seemingly endless journey through the duplicitous labyrinth of crime and punishment. In his noble way, he triumphs, striving over decades to restore compassion and goodness to his world. But in the offing, the breach leaves its irreparable injury. ‘If you are going to tell people the truth, they may try to kill you.’ The shattering lesson for all of us: Beware of smiling villains entrusted with our children. In the words of Shakespeare, ‘Hell is empty...all the devils are here.’”
Ron DeChristoforo, author of This Way Out
"David Samarzia's memoir is a call to action ... We will each have opportunities throughout our lives to create spaces where survivors, particularly boys and men, can disclose abuse and to create communities where survivors can heal and thrive. I'm grateful to David for the support he has provided survivors and for this memoir which will validate the experiences of many more."
Mary Faulkner, Executive Director,
Program for Aid to Victims of Sexual Assault (PAVSA)
disclaimer: The contents of this website are based on the opinions of the author and presented with the understanding that he does not intend to render any type of medical, psychological, legal, or any other kind of professional advice.