Your love can reach the unwanted
A young Thai girl sat in shock. She had just learned she was going to become a mother — at age 14. To keep her identity safe, we’ll call her Maylee. “You aren’t fit to care for a child,” Maylee’s mother hissed, her eyes burning with anger. “I will raise the child,”...
Breaking the chains of sexual slavery: A firsthand account
Caylen stared in disbelief as she gazed down the bustling streets of Pattaya, Thailand. Blinding neon signs lit the night sky as young women in tight, short skirts swayed to the pounding music pouring out of the bars. There were hundreds of them lining the sidewalks,...
You’ll want to watch this today … of all days.
Today is National Freedom Day — when our nation comes together to promote goodwill, equality, and to celebrate the abolishment of slavery in America. The fight for freedom has taken on many forms throughout history, but the heart of every battle on behalf of the...
From the Field in Thailand: Why I choose the darkness
I returned to Thailand this week hoping I would be prepared. I’ve witnessed the heartbreaking realities several times before, and I thought maybe this time I would be ready to stomach it. I was wrong. The gut-wrenching reality of the sex industry never gets any easier...
Every day, I try to live my life in such a way that I accomplish at least one thing that will outlive me and last for eternity.