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Unsilenced Blog
Resources for VCUG Trauma, Recovery, & Healing


I “Forgot” My VCUG Test. It Made No Difference.
In this blog, Unsilenced founder Shelby Smith shares her VCUG story.
Mar 8, 2024


4 Studies That Directly Contradict VCUG Promotion in 2024
In this blog, we’ll explore 4 studies that directly contradict the promotion of VCUG by major hospitals in 2024.
Mar 6, 2024


For Her (Poem)
A survivor's poem dedicated to her younger self.
Feb 2, 2024


Patient Advocacy & Where It Falls Short for VCUG Survivors
In this blog, Unsilenced co-founder Ashley Groth discusses how the doctor-patient power imbalance affects VCUG patients.
Dec 4, 2023


Signs of Child Sexual Abuse I, A VCUG Survivor, Displayed As A Child
This blog breaks down the key signs of child sexual abuse and details a VCUG survivor's personal experience with these signs.
Sep 5, 2023


Former VCUG Patient Shares Her Story in South Carolina
In this blog, a former VCUG patient, 20, shares her powerful story in South Carolina.
Aug 30, 2023


VCUG Survivor, 28, Breaks Her Silence After Discovering the Unsilenced Movement
In this blog, a former VCUG patient courageously shares her story after discovering the Unsilenced Movement.
Aug 21, 2023


Unsilenced Co-Founder Shares Her Story in Ontario, Canada
In this blog, a former VCUG patient and Unsilenced co-founder shares her story from Ontario, Canada.
Aug 19, 2023


"If VCUGs Are So Bad, Then What Are We Supposed to Do?"
In this blog, Unsilenced co-founder Mollie Bushart explains why hospitals aren't offering alternative diagnostic measures for VCUG.
Aug 11, 2023


5 Facts About VCUG That You Won't Find Online
In this blog, we review 5 FAQs about pediatric VCUG that you won't find online.
Jun 14, 2023


5 Things I Couldn’t Do After My Childhood VCUG
In this blog, I discuss 5 ways that my pediatric VCUG changed my childhood forever.
May 29, 2023
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