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January is Human trafficking Awareness Month. Human trafficking involves the use of force, fraud, or coercion to obtain some type of labor or commercial sex act. Every year, millions of men, women, and children are trafficked worldwide – including right here in the United States (Department of Homeland Security, 2022). There are many preconceived notions about what human trafficking is, who it affects and why it happens. This blog will highlight facts and fiction surrounding human trafficking, how you can identify it, as well as how to help support survivors.

I used to be a “chaser.” For most of my life, I chased happiness, perfection and prosperity, frequently using the mind set “if only (I had the perfect job, had enough money, the perfect marriage),….,” or “when I…..(lose 15 pounds, get that promotion, find a boyfriend).” Every year, I would make a New Year’s Resolution, connected to one of my “chases” – I will resolve to work out every day; I will start looking for a new job;

“Smile, breathe and go slowly”  Thich Nhat Hanh According to the American Anxiety and Depression Association (ADAA), over 6 million people in the U.S. suffer from generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), a psychological disorder that is characterized as persistent and excessive worry.