This past week was intense on so many levels, I was so grateful for the writing space and also for the fact that we are not writing every day this year. When I think about this last week, everything that happened, and everything I wrote about… I am exhausted. And also, I am energized. I have a lot of reflections […]
Survivor: Part 2
***In this post, I am going to probably make most of you uncomfortable, please know that I don’t want your discomfort to cause you harm. I just want you to understand, and sometimes understanding comes by wading through, and tuning in to, the discomfort. *** Survivor: Part 2 Now, I will be the first to admit that I use this […]
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Survivor
****Warning: this piece may evoke some overwhelming thoughts and feelings, please be mindful of this**** Survivor is a label I was given.A gold sticker that says “I survived.” As though it only applies after I am not longer being victimized. But am I not a survivorif I am still aliveeven when I am still staring into the eyesof a person […]
#HumanTraffickingAwareness
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Recruit
Let’s have a little conversation about the word “recruit.” Human trafficking and exploitation is really about three things: Power, control, and profit. If someone has experienced trafficking and exploitation, they know what it is like to be owned. They know what it is like to have someone else gain from their pain, labor, and body. They know what it is […]
#HumanTraffickingAwareness
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Media Guidance
Do you post online on behalf of an organization, or share to help inform others? Do you chat with friends or coworkers about issues like domestic violence, trafficking, assault, or social justice? Do you watch the news or read the paper or articles online? This resource will help you frame your next post, and even your next conversation! https://www.omahawomensfund.org/media-resource/
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