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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 7, 20253 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 9, 20253 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 8, 20252 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 11, 20254 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 10, 20254 min read


Exposing Trafficking in My Family
Sex trafficking is a heavy topic to discuss in general. Thankfully, it is receiving more attention and growing awareness each year. There...
A Survivor
Jan 10, 20253 min read


Putting Traffickers in The Crosshairs
In the trenches of combatting sex trafficking and sexual exploitation it is vital to understand the tactics used against victims and...
Brenda Sandquist
Jan 6, 20254 min read


ONLY 8 Minutes
While listening to a podcast the other day it was mentioned that research has found that when someone is struggling or is needing support...
A Survivor
Dec 11, 20243 min read


The Power of ONE
The recent war in Ukraine highlighted one little girl, named Amelia who was taking shelter underground in a bunker with her family and...
Brenda Sandquist
Dec 10, 20242 min read


Gratitude That Society Accepts
Gratitude…. This is a hard and complex realization to think about. Everyone gets asked all the time, "What’s something you are grateful...
A Survivor
Nov 21, 20243 min read
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