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I Never Asked for It
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)- is a mental health condition triggered by experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event. It can...
A Survivor
Jun 93 min read


“The More I Heal, The More I Can Remember”
The shocking video of a woman trying to escape terror from her abuser chasing her down the hallway and dragging her by her hair, kicking...
Brenda Sandquist
Jun 53 min read


The Voice in My Head
It’s said that the body holds on to all the trauma that is endured- even down to your hair. Cortisol levels in hair can show a timeline...
A Survivor
May 72 min read


Addiction Consumed Her
It was not her intent to die alone on a gas station bathroom floor, but her life’s choices led her to a life of addiction that enveloped...
Brenda Sandquist
May 64 min read


Ingrained Torture and Sexual Assault
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) as well as Child Abuse Prevention Month. Both of which can cause lifelong debilitating...
A Survivor
Apr 93 min read


No Alibi!
Sex crimes carry some of the harshest penalties in criminal law. These crimes should never be excused or given an alibi. No one ever...
Brenda Sandquist
Apr 73 min read


Digging Deep
For the majority of my life, I’ve always had to be the type of person that needed to make sure everybody around me was taken care...
A Survivor
Mar 93 min read


Together We Are Unlimited
Rare moments that exhibit true unity in championing each other, deeply impact and inspire me. Recently, the moment a lot of us got to...
Brenda Sandquist
Mar 82 min read


I am not an object, I AM A PERSON!
As my “birthday” approached those who I have allowed to get close to me, wanted to honor and celebrate me, but unfortunately, my reaction...
A Survivor
Feb 114 min read


“This Is What HOME Must Feel Like!”
The youth referred to Xquisite come to our door with various traumatic experiences. The primary reasons for their inclusion in our...
Brenda Sandquist
Feb 104 min read
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