Kris Pedretti was 15 years old when the infamous Golden State Killer broke into her family’s home and viciously and repeatedly raped her just before Christmas in 1976.Kris was quoted many years later when she said,“MY WORLD WAS SMALL, PREDICTABLE AND SAFE"“BY THE TIME THAT NIGHT CAME TO AN END, MY WORLD CHANGED FOREVER I SANG" 'JESUS LOVES ME’ IN MY HEAD AS I WAITED- WAITED TO DIE”For over four decades, Kris Pedretti lived in a debilitating silence.44 years later, Kris stood in a Sacramento courtroom facing Joseph James DeAngelo and delivered a soul-stirring Victim Impact Statement with extraordinary courage, bravery, force and mindful strength.Today, we meet Kris Pedretti. We learn about this remarkable human spirit who has transformed unimaginable pain into power and healing by sharing her voice and story with all of us via her Facebook support group called:"SEXUAL ASSAULT SURVIVORS! IT’S TIME TO TELL YOUR STORY” https://www.facebook.com/groups/timetotellyourstory

Kris welcomes survivors and/or families and people with a survivor in their life. This is her group's description-As any sexual assault survivor knows, you don’t ever just get over it. It doesn’t work like that! This group provides support for survivors of sexual assault, whether recent or years ago. It is a healing place where survivors can tell their story to the only people who truly understand their experiences and emotions.Kris, It is my honor and privilege to call you my friend and to WELCOME you to Open Stance.