Advocate – Author – Survivor

Alice Perle is the chosen pen name of a survivor author who self-published Resolve through Blue Borage Publishing.

In 2011, Alice wrote a vision to become a voice in the silent landscape of sibling sexual abuse. From 2019 to 2023, she immersed herself in research, writing, and recovery. Resolve is now available internationally in all formats.

Writing a true story on a deeply taboo subject brings both legal and privacy challenges, making the pen name essential. Though it adds a layer of complexity, the message remains clear.

Happily married, Alice lives with her husband on the beautiful Sunshine Coast in South-East Queensland, Australia. Quality time with her husband, adult children, their families, and a close-knit circle of creative friends brings magic to her life.

The value Alice brings through choosing to share her story in Resolve and engaging with survivors, allies, advocates and professionals as a lived-experience expert is multifaceted.

Alice is enthusiastic about discussing potential collaborations through speaking, research input, panel engagements, workshops, and delivering programs that empower all people affected by sibling sexual abuse. Alice will happily speak with you about:

1. Personal Empowerment: Resolve offers readers a deeply personal narrative of resilience, courage, and healing, providing validation and empowerment to survivors of sibling sexual abuse and those impacted by trauma.
2. Insights and Understanding: Through Alice’s memoir and advocacy work, readers gain valuable insights into the complexities of sibling sexual abuse, fostering greater understanding and empathy for survivors and their experiences.
3. Professional Development: Resolve is essential reading for professionals in psychology, counselling, social work, and related fields. It offers valuable perspectives on working with trauma survivors.
4. Advocacy and Awareness: By sharing her story and advocating for survivors, Alice is contributing to raising awareness and breaking the silence surrounding sibling sexual abuse, driving societal change and supporting prevention and intervention efforts.
5. Community Building: Alice’s work fosters community and solidarity among survivors, advocates, and professionals, creating a supportive network for healing, growth, and positive change.

Meaningful words:

Resolve is the firm determination to do something, to settle or find a solution to a problem or contentious matter, and to decide firmly on a course of action.

Alice signifies truth, graciousness and reality.

Perle, the original form of Pearl, represents innocence, elegance and wisdom acquired through experience.

Through patience and love, even the most negative experiences can be transformed into valuable treasure. – Matt Earsman, Editor of Resolve

Alice is happy to be interviewed, join podcasters as a guest, speak at conferences or events, and share her story – check out the appearances page for details.

We know this is an uncomfortable topic and that RESOLVE may be triggering. You will find a short list of incredible organisations and peer support groups you can reach out to for help today:  SUPPORT