My second open letter to Pieper Lewis, a courageous survivor soul in Iowa. I’m ready to speak up and out and am grateful to the Des Moines Register for publishing my words. Here is the link to Pieper’s original story as reported in the Des Moines Reg...
Dear Pieper, Welcome to the Survivors Club, a global tribe of beautiful humans that have been terribly harmed.And the most accepting people I’ve ever met.I’m sad you’re here among us, grief-stricken for the harm done to you.We’re angry at the injusti...
What will save our children? Not a # with adrenaline boosting stories about kidnapping. Not a political party or religious belief. Not over-blown stories about celebrity pedophile rings. Not emphasis on only rich and privileged people buying children...
Yesterday I was in my local fabric shop. I appreciate that this small town has such a great shop that feeds my creativity. The fabric selection is lovely. They do not require masks of their patrons or staff. I choose to shop there rather than online...
The first global pandemic in my lifetime was #rapeculture. It was our first #weareinthistogether moment. While women spoke up loud and clear, every age, gender, color, culture, social class, religious and political side joined the chorus of the #meto...
Dear Movement Allies, Please don’t use the words “rescue” or “save” anymore. This story is not about you. It’s about me finding freedom from violent oppression. Rescue negates my resilience to survive while pursuing my freedom. Pursue freedom. Yes, I...
Beyond Surviving … Rachel Grant’s website and podcast series are meant to provide resources and a safe space for survivors of childhood sexual abuse to receive support, resources, and share their stories. Beyond Surviving is about freedom, healing,...
Human Trafficking Knows No Boundaries.In January of this year Rifle City Prosecutor Angela Roff and the Rifle Police Department hosted the 2019 Western Slope Human Trafficking Summit at Colorado Mountain College in Rifle. The free event was sponsor...
Podcast – From Victim to Survivor to Healer At his website, The Trauma Therapist Project, clinical therapist Guy Macpherson brings together resources for clinicians and therapists of all kinds who are starting out on their trauma-informed journey. P...
The Other “F” Word – Podcast Julie Hanson is a licensed LCMFT (Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist) in the state of Maryland and an LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist) in the state of Texas. Her website inner-evolution.com of...