Voices

Perspectives

Leigh Koechner: Unapologetically Herself

“We have the power of a thousand stars. It’s time to wake up and shine.” —Leigh Koechner

In the spotlight

“We Got This: Solo Mom Stories of Grit, Heart, and Humor”

Frank, funny, and unflinchingly real stories by Solo Moms, for Solo Moms

Respect

Susan Munsey Creates a Safe Space for Victims of Sex Trafficking

Susan Munsey calls it “love bombing”: the persistent attentions and small presents pimps and sex traffickers give girls to convince them they care—...

Respect

Sonika Menon Knows That Everyone Deserves a Special Birthday

Birthdays have always been a big deal in Sonika Menon’s family. In 2017, the Naperville, Illinois, teen started thinking about kids who might not g...

Respect

Windie Jo Lazenko: Shining a Light and Educating Others on Sex Trafficking

Windie Jo Lazenko is a sex-trafficking survivor. Now she’s working to help other women find a way out—even as she educates the public about a probl...

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