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Tonight's special guest is Clark Fredericks from Newton, New Jersey, a child sex abuse survivor who suffered for years at the hands of his former Boy Scout leader, a Lt. in the local Sheriff’s Dept. Manipulated and taken advantage of both physically and emotionally for years, Clark suffered unimaginable pain for over 30 years of his life. Never wanting to feel trapped again, Clark sabotaged careers and what could have been loving relationships. He used drugs, gambling and alcohol as substitutes for healthy coping mechanisms. Then, by chance, he ran into his predator, accompanied by a young boy at his side. This chance encounter re-opened all of Clark’s repressed pain, and a confrontation later led to a struggle, and the struggle resulted in the man’s death. While Clark spent years in prison, contemplating suicide as a way out, he looked to a power greater than himself for an answer. That answer came, providing a path which would change his life forever. Clark has spent his post prison years on a mission to help others in hopes that abuse survivors and those dealing with addiction can avoid similar peril and pain. He has been instrumental as an advocate in changing the Statute of Limitations law in New Jersey for victims of sexual abuse. Clark conveys hope and healing to a multi-faceted audience. Many have discovered a road to move forward with inspiration and positivity, knowing they are not alone with the secrets of shame and horror from abuse. He speaks to groups of all kinds with the goal of helping other victims move out of the darkness of abuse and into the light of healing.