Nadene’s earliest memories are as a young child getting beaten and her mother calling her a “whore.” Her mother would tell her, “I never wanted you.” Her rejection began as a small child by those who were meant to care for her and protect her. Heartbreakingly, when Nadene came to The WellHouse, she said, “I don’t know if I ever felt love.”
Read MoreI’ve heard many people say that prostitution isn’t a “career” choice. What I’ve come to learn is that prostitution is not a career at all. For most survivors, prostitution is seldom a choice. And even when it is, there is a history of sexual abuse, sexual brokenness, and complex trauma that leads the person to make that unfortunate choice.
Read MoreOne of the pillars of the The WellHouse is the “hearts and hands” through which the organization’s mission would not be possible: our volunteers. I passionately refer to them as Difference Makers, those who long to live out the gifts and talents that God has placed within them.
Read MoreIn the past three months, 8 survivors have been rescued through The WellHouse. Our staff was also involved in a sting operation in Atlanta during Super Bowl activities in which 18 victims were freed—9 of which were children.
Read MoreAt the recent National Trafficking Sheltered Alliance’s second annual conference, we had the opportunity to share our insight and learn from 150 other service providers in the anti-trafficking movement.
Read MoreSusan has a fabulously positive attitude even with all the suffering she has experienced. Like so many of our rescued ladies, Susan suffered abuse and neglect as a child: her mother used drugs and her stepfather beat both Susan and her mom…
Read MoreThis precious young lady has repeatedly expressed pain due to her mother’s drug overdose and death. Being without family, she spiraled out of control and sought love and care from the wrong people.
Read More"My birth mom was my pimp and it all started when I was 3 years old and lasted until I was 6 years old”
Read MoreKaren became involved in the world of human sex trafficking and drug use while in college. Her friends turned out to not be her friends after all, but, people who were willing to use her to achieve their selfish desires.
Read MoreWhen one’s earliest memories center on ritualistic satanic abuse at the hands of those who should protect the most, your mother in particular, it can take a lifetime to overcome.
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