where shame ends and your real story begins
We help young women break free from silence, trauma, and lies—restoring their identity through the hope in Jesus.
Too many young women are silently burdened by pain, anxiety, and sexual shame that distorts their sense of identity and disconnects them from God’s truth.
We disrupt cycles of shame and silence through biblical truth, personal testimony, and compassionate action. Our street outreach meets practical needs and builds trusting relationships, speaking engagements inspire hope, and one-on-one mentorship provides personalized, ongoing support for lasting change.
increased hope
Hearing personal and Biblical examples of overcoming hardship inspires hope that healing is achievable [12]
a Christ-centered life
Discipleship anchors people in who they are in Christ rather in in their past wounds, failures, or fears
reduced Shame & isolation
Knowing others have walked similar paths helps people feel less alone and normalizes the struggle [13]
Less depression
Healthy spiritual support reduces the severity of depression and promotes faster remission from depression [14]
Spiritual Generations
Discipled individuals are better equipped to mentor others, creating a ripple effect of transformation
Jesus said to her, “Daughter, your faith has healed you. Go in peace and be freed from your suffering.”
Mark 5:34
[1] Furlong, C., & Hinnant, J. B. (2026). “Childhood adversity and sex trafficking experiences linked to economic and psychological outcomes for U.S. survivors of commercial sexual exploitation.” Frontiers in Psychiatry, vol. 17. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyt.2026.1774509
[2] Kellison, B., Torres, M. I. M., Kammer-Kerwick, M., Hairston, D., Talley, M., & Busch-Armendariz, N. (2019). “To the public, nothing was wrong with me: Life experiences of minors and youth in Texas at risk for commercial sexual exploitation.” Institute on Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault, The University of Texas at Austin. Read the full report.
[3] National Institute of Justice. (2016, August 31). “Gangs and sex trafficking in San Diego.” U.S. Department of Justice. https://nij.ojp.gov/topics/articles/gangs-and-sex-trafficking-san-diego
[4] Hassanpour, P., Buchwald, S., Mehta, A. H. P., Goldberg, S. B., & Walsh, K. (2026). “Sexual violence and shame: A meta-analysis.” Trauma, Violence, & Abuse, vol. 27 (1): pg. 240–255. https://doi.org/10.1177/1524838024130882
[5] Feiring, C., & Taska, L. S. (2005). “The persistence of shame following sexual abuse: A longitudinal look at risk and recovery.” Child Maltreatment, vol. 10(4): pg. 337–349. https://doi.org/10.1177/1077559505276686
[6] Aakvaag, H. F., Thoresen, S., Wentzel-Larsen, T., Dyb, G., Røysamb, E., & Olff, M. (2016). “Broken and guilty since it happened: A population study of trauma-related shame and guilt after violence and sexual abuse.” Journal of Affective Disorders, vol. 204: pg. 16–23. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jad.2016.06.004
[7] Leemis, R. W., Zhang Kudon, H., Zhu, S., Smith, S. G., Chen, J., Friar, N. W., & Basile, K. C. (2025). “The National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey (NISVS): 2023/2024 sexual violence data brief.” Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). https://www.cdc.gov/nisvs/media/pdfs/sexualviolence-brief.pdf.
[8] National Human Trafficking Hotline. (2025). “Virginia: Human trafficking statistics.” https://humantraffickinghotline.org/en/statistics/virginia
[9] Reba-Harrelson, L., Von Holle, A., Hamer, R. M., Swann, R., Reyes, M. L., & Bulik, C. M. (2009). “Patterns and prevalence of disordered eating and weight control behaviors in women ages 25–45.” Eating and Weight Disorders, vol. 14(4): pg. 190–e198. https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03325116
[10] Smith, O., & Skinner, T. (2026). “The role of safety and wellbeing in reporting decisions of sexual violence victim-survivors in England and Wales.” Journal of Gender-Based Violence, pg. 1–21. https://doi.org/10.1332/23986808Y2026D000000128
[11] Conklin, C. (2020). “Sexual Attitudes & Shame: Catholic Women's Perspectives.” George Fox University, Doctor of Psychology Program.
[12] Rennick-Egglestone, Stefan et al. (2019). “The Impact of Mental Health Recovery Narratives on Recipients Experiencing Mental Health Problems: Qualitative analysis and change model.” Mental Health, Religion & Culture, vol. 10(5), pg. 445–449.
[13] Rennick-Egglestone, Stefan et al. (2019). “The Impact of Mental Health Recovery Narratives on Recipients Experiencing Mental Health Problems: Qualitative analysis and change model.” Mental Health, Religion & Culture, vol. 10(5), pg. 445–449.
[14] Bonelli, R., Dew, R. E., Koenig, H. G., Rosmarin, D. H., & Vasegh, S. (2012). “Religious and Spiritual Factors in Depression: Review and Integration of the Research.” Depression Research and Treatment Journal.