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A Survivor
Feb 232 min read
Their Body Shouldn’t Be Currency
As a survivor who has seen and experienced violence since the age of three, I fully understand the fear and shame that most of the...
Brenda Sandquist
Feb 233 min read
Diamonds in the Rough
When diamonds live in the rough, justice often looks messy, and freedom seems unattainable. The process of helping a diamond move from a...
Kassandra Tapia
Feb 202 min read
Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month
Dating violence may be more common than you think, especially among teens and young adults. One in three U. S. teens will experience...
Kassandra Tapia
Jan 312 min read
National Human Trafficking Prevention Month
January is National Human Trafficking Prevention month and Xquisite had the honor of joining together with influential leaders and allies...
A Survivor
Dec 18, 20232 min read
It Just Takes One
Some say it takes a village to survive and thrive. But for someone trying to leave a horrible situation it just takes one at first. One...
Brenda Sandquist
Dec 18, 20233 min read
The Power of One
It is very easy for us to be moved by something we see or hear that tug at our heart strings. We can watch documentaries about what...
Brenda Sandquist
Nov 22, 20232 min read
Little Diamonds, Big Impact.
Xquisite cherishes every individual we have the honor of serving as a precious gem. In our eyes, each person is treated as if they were...
Cultivating Community, Compassion, and Consistency for the Next Generation
Growing up in Carson City, Nevada, allowed me to perceive the community I now cherish from various angles. At the age of 6, I harbored a...
A Survivor
Oct 23, 20235 min read
What Would I Like Nevada To Be Known For?
What would I like Nevada to be known for? When I was a child, my family would make trips up to the Lake Tahoe and the Reno area for...
Brenda Sandquist
Oct 23, 20234 min read
Can Nevada Be Known For More Than Exploitation
Nevada provides beautiful landscapes for recreation, one being beautiful Lake Tahoe and its pristine crystal clear pure blue water....
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