by Elisabeth | Jun 7, 2013 | Inner Children, Recovery
I am a survivor of family-controlled child sex trafficking. When the family is involved in trafficking, it starts with incest at a very young age. There is a process of desensitizing the child, so that sex becomes expected and without emotion. Since my traumatic...
by Elisabeth | May 27, 2013 | Trauma In Society
I struggle on days like these sometimes. Every survivor has their triggers, and mine is the military. I don’t have a problem with the military men and women who have died for our country. I think they are amazing. I think their choices were selfless. I have...
by Elisabeth | May 24, 2013 | Defenders
I’ve been celebrating lately. There are many reasons for celebration. I have graduated with a master’s degree and quit my job to begin work in the trauma recovery field. Everyone is letting me know how proud they are. Everyone is congratulating me for...
by Elisabeth | May 13, 2013 | Parenting
Recently, my twins and I went on a family vacation to Disney World. There is nothing like a family vacation to remind me of the differing perspectives between children and adults. My children are present in the moment. They are optimistic. They trust everyone. ...
by Elisabeth | Apr 26, 2013 | Freedom Fighters, Recovery
I am graduating with a Master’s Degree in Social Work in two weeks. It is a very exciting time of transition for me as I start my internship and leave my current job of 8 years. As I take more steps toward work in the anti-human-trafficking field, I feel like I am...
