They say humans have a deeply rooted need for connection in our biology, that we are inherently social creatures. For the longest time I had a hard time with this concept, and to be honest more days than not still struggle with this. You see that was the furthest thing I ever wanted or knew I would end up needing the most. Growing up I could not think of a single person who did not want something from me or to use my body. I learned from a very young age that it was me against the world and...

I never had a childhood like others. From my earliest memories at 2 or 3 years old there has always been extreme violence and torture inflicted on me. I often wonder why I am still here. I continue to live through more than my share of abuse that has almost killed me on numerous occasions. Growing up I was manipulated to believe that it was “normal” for this to happen to unwanted girls from my mother and that it was the only way to show pure love from my father. When I got married, I thought...

It is estimated that there are over 27 million victims of human trafficking in the world today. Statistics state that over 42% of adults...