On My Own, I Am Not Enough (Over at SheLoves Magazine…)
This one was hard one to write, it brought back a lot of sad memories, but it also reminds me that sometimes fighting human trafficking is as unremarkable as stretching our boundaries on what it means to give enough, some days it is as simple as reading a bedtime story to little girls who need … Read more
Stories are Dangerous
We are not the true north strong and free so long as we are so incompetent to provide justice and freedom to those who are exploited. And if this is what happens in Canada, you can imagine things are ten times worse for victims in countries with even less resource.
Don’t ‘Give Your Life’ to Fight Slavery
A tweet I saw several months ago said: “Make your mark on this life by giving your life to set slaves free.” It brought up in me something I deeply fear. The idea of ‘being a hero’, or seeing yourself as a sacrifice to the cause, a concept which is so prevalent in the world … Read more
How To Join The Fight Against Human Trafficking (and save my inbox at the same time!)
So, you want to be a modern abolitionist? You want to make a difference in the fight against Human Trafficking? That is great! I am a sincere believer that everyone can do something. Although the inevitable next question is always, what? The number one email I have received over the last few years goes like … Read more
Answered Prayers. A Reflection on 2012
My dear friends , as this year comes to an end, I am overwhelmed by all that has been accomplished. So much can happen in one year… In January 2012, our vision for Not For Sale the Netherlands was sparse at best. Start a program in the red light district in Amsterdam in order to provide nutrition … Read more
There May Yet Be Hope
“Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. I say to myself, “The Lord is my portion; therefore I will wait for him.” The Lord is good to those whose hope is in him, to the one who seeks him; it is good to wait … Read more
Soup, Sex, and Thankfulness for my Feet.
A slightly inappropriate blog post on thankfulness. My toes sink deeper into the sand as the waves wash up and over my feet, circling around my ankles and drawing back again. The cold water stings, and I feel the blisters and open cuts on my heels burn a little as I step forward into the ocean. Waist … Read more
Freedom Story Update
In January I posted about a woman named Linda (not her real name). Her situation came to my attention after someone contacted me on twitter mentioning that they knew a lady who was looking to exit the sex industry. He asked for a contact in Johannesburg and I was able to connect him with someone working … Read more
Take Action! I Wrote a Letter to Support Bill C-310, Will You?
Despite not being so well-versed in the language surrounding Canada’s political system, I took 20 minutes out of my day to write a letter of support on behalf of MP Joy Smith’s Bill C-310. This Bill is designed to give prosecutors the tools needed to seek justice against Human Traffickers, both in Canada and overseas. It also … Read more
The Canadian Movement
The anti-human trafficking movement in Canada for me is defined by several amazing individuals; people like Tara Teng, who uses her voice and platform for good, my friend Naomi Krueger, who has committed herself to the care and re-habilitation of those who have been enslaved, Jay and Michelle Brock, who work together to build bring … Read more
