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    “Prostitution: The Oldest Oppression in the Book”
    Xquisite
    • Mar 30
    • 3 min

    “Prostitution: The Oldest Oppression in the Book”

    In May of 2021, my TEDx Talk titled, “Prostitution: The Oldest Oppression in the Book”, was officially launched. Beyond being a bucket...
    17 views
    “I’ve Got You”
    Brenda Sandquist
    • Mar 30
    • 4 min

    “I’ve Got You”

    In a world filled with chaos, violence and disrespect, there was a touching moment of honor and dignity at the 94th Academy Awards. Liza...
    26 views
    Money Talks, but Tragedy Fuels a Movement
    Xquisite
    • Jan 31
    • 3 min

    Money Talks, but Tragedy Fuels a Movement

    Recently during a conversation regarding human trafficking, someone made that statement. That statement resonated with me and it truly...
    84 views
    What if it were your daughter?
    Xquisite
    • Jan 14, 2021
    • 3 min

    What if it were your daughter?

    “Human trafficking doesn’t affect me, why do I need to be aware? We don’t have human trafficking in my neighborhood, that’s only in third...
    57 views
    Be Yourself
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    • Mar 26, 2019
    • 2 min

    Be Yourself

    I came across this and it got me to do some heavy thinking. For a long time, I struggled with this. I was a young mom and quickly had to...
    66 views
    A Warrior and A Girl
    Xquisite
    • Feb 7, 2019
    • 6 min

    A Warrior and A Girl

    Ever since I stepped onto the blue and red martial arts mats of Carson ATA Black Belt Academy at just 9 years old, I fell in love with...
    197 views
    Courage to Face the Struggle to become Stronger By: Kaeli Abreu
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    • Jan 25, 2019
    • 7 min

    Courage to Face the Struggle to become Stronger By: Kaeli Abreu

    Hi, my name is Kaeli, and I'm 24 yrs. old. I was born and raised in a relatively small town where there is a common misconception that it...
    553 views
    Wrecked By Perfection
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    • Dec 7, 2018
    • 4 min

    Wrecked By Perfection

    I never expected to be a model. Some might think that modeling can be a destructive spotlight to work in. However, years prior to being...
    227 views
    God and the Prostitute: Who’s Your Neighbor?
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    • Oct 22, 2018
    • 6 min

    God and the Prostitute: Who’s Your Neighbor?

    By: Tara Altay taraaltay.com “Gates up.” Greg’s baritone voice crackles through the walkie talkie. Like a reflex, I click open my silver...
    83 views
    Just a girl with a story God can use
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    • Oct 10, 2018
    • 3 min

    Just a girl with a story God can use

    “Have a drink before I kill you, you’re just a bitch”. Not the words that should come from someone who is supposed to love and support...
    109 views
    GUILTY BY ASSOCIATION
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    • Jul 5, 2018
    • 2 min

    GUILTY BY ASSOCIATION

    My mother always taught me that who I was associated with would have impact on how others perceived me. I decided early on I didn’t want...
    45 views
    What if she was Yours?
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    • May 26, 2018
    • 3 min

    What if she was Yours?

    She is someone’s daughter, sister and yes even some sweet child’s mother. The reality of a woman who has found herself trapped as a...
    28 views