Reunion Online

Today I hope that you will indulge me and allow me to speak from my heart on a very personal subject, the passing of our dear, dear friend Heidi Sommer.

How do we use the lessons of trauma-informed care to help the people who commit those violent acts—often men who themselves were physically, sexually and/or emotionally abused or neglected—stop, be accountable and live safe, satisfying lives?

May the force grant you the courage to change the things you can. You will be amazed.

The healing quality of “playfulness” lies, not in the particular activity you do, but in what you bring to whatever activity you do, whether it’s work, leisure or restoring a healthy life.

The best part is that means healing begins.

What can the Wizard of Oz tell you about how to manage your recovery? A lot!

Trust and safety are powerful gifts to give a man on a healing journey. In creating a safe space, we give them support and hope.

Countless organizations and law enforcement agencies have made great strides to address human trafficking, but we still have more to do.

As we close out on 2013, I am enormously proud of the organization’s many accomplishments over the past 12 months and I look forward to the next!

"I don’t want to just survive…I want to live."