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Pain Propelled to Purpose
I received a call one night from a young woman who had been violently raped in one of our local brothels. Her value was completely...
Brenda Sandquist
Sep 4, 20254 min read


Navigating Towards My Destiney
The past four years have completely changed my life. If you knew me back then don’t for a second think that you know me now. I have gone...
A Survivor
Aug 13, 20253 min read


She Just Wanted To Go Home
Recently, a young woman who was visibly upset was dropped off in our parking lot by a local brothel limo. She wore a sundress and flip...
Brenda Sandquist
Aug 13, 20253 min read


From Survivor to Global Voice: Dr. Brook Bello on Justice, Innovation, and the Diddy Trial
Dr. Brook Bello—an unstoppable force in the fight against human trafficking, trauma recovery, and justice reform. As a trafficked...
A Survivor
Jul 9, 20251 min read


Human Trafficking is Organized Crime
There are over 27 million victims of human trafficking in the world today. You can sell a drug once. You can sell a person over and over...
Brenda Sandquist
Jul 8, 20253 min read


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 9, 20253 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 5, 20253 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 7, 20252 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 6, 20254 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 9, 20253 min read
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