Faces of Hope

It's World Day Against Trafficking in Persons. Human trafficking often gets confused with kidnapping or smuggling - moving a person across state or country lines. Trafficking does not require any movement. Though trafficking can happen to anyone, here are some factors that make people more vulnerable to falling victim to a trafficker: -Female under 18 -Low self-esteem -Addiction -Lack of adult supervision or instability at home -Isolation or lack of social support -Mental illness or learning disabilities -History of sexual abuse or dating violence -Have run away or are experiencing homelessness Even when a victim of trafficking is not physically prevented from leaving, their sense of reality has been manipulated. The trafficker often instills false fears about what might happen if they leave. If you suspect someone you know is being trafficked, do not attempt to rescue the victim yourself. Reach out to professionals for help. Idaho Anti-Trafficking Coalition: 208-630-6601 (Call or text 24/7) National Human Trafficking Hotline: 1-888-373-7888

Let's talk about 💼, better described as unresolved trauma. It's estimated that 2/3s of us have emotional trauma from stressors in our lives. Some of the symptoms of unresolved relationship trauma include: -Paranoia -Fear -Anger -Guilt -PTSD and anxiety It's important to find coping mechanisms that resonate with you personally and to seek help if emotional baggage becomes overwhelming or significantly impacts your daily life. Listen to your body. Those with unresolved trauma often have one foot rooted in their past, and the other in the present. Recognizing when past experiences color present responses is crucial to actively grounding yourself in the current moment.

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When families avoid using the correct names for genitals and opt for cutesy words or slang, or avoid talking about them at all, they send the message that their genitals are shameful, wrong, dirty, bad, and that it's rude to mention them, and makes it extremely difficult for the child to disclose sexual abuse. Child abuse perpetrators rely on this culture of shame and secrecy because they know the child will most likely be too embarrassed to tell anyone. Make sure your children know they are called "private" because they are kept covered and are off limits to others, not because they can't be discussed. We teach children the names of non-private parts at a young age, and can do the same with private parts during bath and potty time. Using accurate language and talking openly about what is and isn't okay will empower them with information to recognize unsafe situations and people.

Exciting announcement: Faces of Hope is the nonprofit recipient for the 11th annual Scentsy Rock-a-Thon in September! 70 rocking chairs along the busiest intersection in the state, with food trucks, music, fireworks, and more fun! Each year, the Treasure Valley community gathers at the Scentsy Commons on Eagle Road for 12 hours of rocking to raise vital dollars! This funding will support survivors of abuse through a safety net of crisis services, now in TWO locations. Thank you, Scentsy, Inc. (Corporate Office) 🤍 How can you help? 🪑Sign up for a one-hour rocking shift: https://shorturl.at/PhkjX 🪑Volunteer at check-in: https://shorturl.at/vNlYh 🪑Mark your calendar and spread the word!

Today is International Self-Care Day. Take a moment to reflect and honor yourself. You are caring, empathetic, supportive, and a good listener! Be kind to your mind, especially while healing from abuse. Your journey involves overcoming trauma, which takes time and self-compassion. Allow yourself patience, understanding, and the grace to move at your own pace. Taking care of your mental health is essential for recovery and rebuilding your sense of self-worth!

Creating an open environment where children feel safe to report concerns, coupled with strong supervision and communication channels, further helps in protecting youth. By prioritizing these measures, youth organizations can foster a safe and supportive space for all young individuals. In Idaho, EVERY person over 18 is a mandated reporter of child abuse. It takes all of us. If you suspect child abuse, neglect, or abandonment, call 211.

Hope is closer than you think. 🤍 Thanks, KTVB! https://lnkd.in/gKdteSfd

Thank you for your support, Zions Bank! You make hope, healing, and empowerment possible. https://lnkd.in/gdQ2_iZh

It's okay to struggle with difficult feelings; we all do it! Experiencing challenging emotions is expected when you've experienced traumatic things. Learning to sit with these feelings helps us understand and process them. By doing so, we prevent them from dictating our actions in the future. Acknowledging and accepting difficult emotions is a step toward emotional resilience and well-being.