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Compassion and Acceptance Inspires Hope
Some might find it easy to answer the question who inspires you, but when I was asked this question, I totally froze and sat there...
A Survivor
Mar 26, 20243 min read


You Have To Leave The Ashes First
There is a verse in Isaiah 61:3, that says “He will give them a crown of beauty instead of ashes.” We all love the symbolism of receiving...
Brenda Sandquist
Mar 26, 20243 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...
A Survivor
Feb 23, 20242 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...
Brenda Sandquist
Feb 23, 20243 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
Feb 20, 20242 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...
Kassandra Tapia
Jan 31, 20242 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...
A Survivor
Dec 18, 20232 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
Dec 18, 20233 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...
Brenda Sandquist
Nov 22, 20232 min read


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...
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