Author Archives: Svava

Taalk A Thon

Posted on April 29, 2011 by Svava

I am preparing to participate in the first annual Taalk-a -thon with the TAALK founder Diane Cranley. I feel truly honored to be a part of this amazing event, to educate people all over the world about child sexual abuse and how to prevent it Continue reading →

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Interview with Jaime Romo

Posted on October 21, 2010 by Svava

I was asked by a fellow pioneer, Jaime Romo,  if he could interview me for his blog.  A term he used to describe me.  I kind of like that. I was happy to participate. Here is the interview. To tell … Continue reading →

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Thank you Oprah!

Posted on October 17, 2010 by Svava

I made a short video and sent it to Oprah to thank her for being the catalyst for me starting a non profit in Iceland with my sister in 2004. Also, for giving me the permission I needed at the time to break the silence around my sexual abuse. When I saw Angela Shelton on Oprah in 2003, I cried and applauded at the same time! I turned to my husband after that show and said – If she can do it, I can! I have also thanked Angela many times and in person. It has been an amazing ride ever since – thank you friends and family. Would not, could not, have done this without you! Love you all! Continue reading →

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Recognizing Discomfort

Posted on August 3, 2010 by Svava

“I am starting to feel upset with you.” said the only man in the room as he looked at me with a stern eye and his arms and legs crossed.  He was sitting with about 15 women.   I was almost … Continue reading →

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Darkness to Light in OR

Posted on December 15, 2009 by Svava

I am packed and ready to go to Medford Oregon in the morning.  I am looking forward to a short break from holiday preparations.  I have never been to Oregon and everyone that I have shared that with tells me … Continue reading →

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Year in Summary

Posted on November 17, 2009 by Svava

It has been awhile since I have posted on here.  Much has happened since the end of 2008.  So far in 2009 I have visited Iceland two times to train facilitators for Darkness to Light and talked to a few … Continue reading →

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Presentation at the IVAT conference in San Diego, CA 2008. Love is the Lesson!

Posted on October 26, 2008 by Svava

It has been a while since I wrote or shared on my blog.  It is amazing how much is happening and how good things are.  I am truly blessed and I feel very grateful for my life – all of … Continue reading →

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Conference in Iceland in May

Posted on June 27, 2008 by Svava

Time goes by pretty fast these days.  I can not believe that June is almost over.  Well, kids are out of school and I am adjusting to a new routine with them.  We are busy hanging out swimming and barbecuing. This … Continue reading →

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Writing,learning and growing

Posted on April 2, 2008 by Svava

I have not written a post in a while.  I am writing, just not here.  I actually resisted for a long while to write.  Something about it being permanent.  If I wrote it down it must be true.  Now I … Continue reading →

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organizing our 3rd annual conference in Iceland

Posted on December 18, 2007 by Svava

I wanted to share briefly what I am working on right now.  While reading books about trauma, brain development and healing I am organizing the 3rd annual conference in Iceland.  It will be held again in May.  It is being … Continue reading →

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