My entire life, I had been dreaming about going to California and pursuing my dreams of being an entertainer in the music business. Not just dreaming, but a deep longing, like a homesick feeling that hung over me.

Dear Cherished Family, As we come to the end of another year, I find myself looking back with a deep sense of gratitude, strength, and awe. This season always invites reflection — and for me, that reflection stretches across 31 years in this movement.

I want to take a moment to share something close to my heart…

The LA Times wrote an article on Fake News - Super Bowl and Human Trafficking. As a survivor, I wanted to respond…

I remember the 1st day she arrived at Cherished, she was wearing a long blue and white striped sundress.