Lisa Zarcone: A Voice for the Voiceless

Lisa Zarcone is the Massachusetts National Ambassador & Regional Director for NAASCA (National Association of Adult Survivors of Child Abuse). She uses her title and personal story as a platform to speak publicly about child abuse and mental health. Lisa is a fierce advocate for child safety and mental health and has written 2 books about abuse, mental illness, and how it’s possible to break the cycle of generational abuse. Her newly released book, “The Book of Joann” is her mother’s story and their journey together.  A look into Joann’s world shows how mental illness and abuse are generational, and without understanding and awareness, we cannot break the cycle.

Lisa gained her voice by validating her story while healing through the process. It was a difficult journey, but she dug deep into her past, sifting through the rubble piece by piece. Under it all, Lisa found understanding and forgiveness. Currently, she’s advocating for mental health programming in our schools. Lisa calls herself, “A voice for the voiceless”.