EmpowerSurvivors

EmpowerSurvivors EmpowerSurvivors
Supporting Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse Since 2014 Together we can heal and break the bonds of childhood sexual abuse and shame.

Our mission: To support survivors of childhood sexual abuse on their healing journeys. Your EmpowerSurvivors community invites you to learn more by calling today and beginning your healing journey. You no longer need to suffer in silence. EmpowerSurvivors and its members are here to walk this journey of healing with you. Stillwater, MN 55082

Phone ( Leave voicemail): 651-323-4721

EIN 81-3222370

More info: www.EmpowerSurvivors.net

11/20/2025

Spotting the signs of an unhealthy relationship can be difficult. Because we don’t have the tools to identify them. Explore our collection of articles and resources designed to help you recognize unhealthy relationship behaviors.

11/20/2025

Don't miss out on our next webinar, "Living Legends Webinar: Professional Practice Guidelines for Working with Adults with Complex Trauma Histories," with Paul Frewen and Christine Courtois! Learn more and register: https://cfas.isst-d.org/content/living-legends-webinar-professional-practice-guidelines-working-adults-complex-trauma -tabs-node-course-default1

If you cannot join us live, don't worry as purchase of the webinar includes access to the recording which will be made available within two weeks following the live webinar date.

When law enforcement officers aren't aware of the neuroscience of trauma, and have no training to deal with it, there's ...
11/20/2025

When law enforcement officers aren't aware of the neuroscience of trauma, and have no training to deal with it, there's a tendency to dismiss or disbelieve victims who experience memory gaps, according to scholars and advocates for sexual-assault victims.

How a sexual assault survivor is questioned by police can greatly influence the ability to access memories of that traumatic incident. Better interview techniques might help solve more cases.

Today's event! Make sure to tune in!
11/20/2025

Today's event! Make sure to tune in!

Session 3: Final Part of a 3-Part Webinar Series on Understanding and Responding to Sibling Sexual Abuse

Watch last nights Survivors Speak event! https://youtu.be/dWmrcRcDkzM Four courageous survivors and advocates—Wendy, Dav...
11/08/2025

Watch last nights Survivors Speak event! https://youtu.be/dWmrcRcDkzM
Four courageous survivors and advocates—Wendy, David, Debbie, and Ray—share their lived experiences, offering vital wisdom on what genuine support looks like and how faith communities can move past harmful responses.

Join in tonight!
11/06/2025

Join in tonight!

Every survivor deserves to be seen, heard, and supported. ❤️

Join us November 6 at 8 PM ET for a free 90-min live panel event as survivors of primary and secondary abuse in faith settings share how churches can respond with justice, wisdom, and compassion.

Featuring: David Pittman | Wendy Westerfield | Ray Douglas | Debbie Boffey

This is more than a conversation—it’s a call to transform church culture.

💜 Supports GRACE’s Seen, Heard & Supported campaign

🔗 Register Now: netgrace.org/seen-heard-supported

11/06/2025

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Seen, Heard, Supported - Keynote Address with Jenna Quinn. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.

10/23/2025

Q: Who should text the 988 Lifeline?

A: Anyone who is struggling can use this service, whether it be someone who is depressed, needs to talk, or is contemplating su***de. Our compassionate counselors are here to listen and support you through whatever difficult times you may be facing.

For more Q&As about the 988 Lifeline, visit 988lifeline.org/faq-topics.

10/22/2025

Kosher Saprea Retreats – November 2025

We’re excited to announce two Kosher Saprea Retreats this November.

Thanks to the generosity of our donors, this free, clinically informed, four-day retreat offers a safe and healing space for women who were sexually abused at or before the age of 18.

Our retreat chefs will ensure all meals meet proper kosher dietary standards—from preparation to consumption.

Apply at saprea.org/saprea-retreat/

10/12/2025

On Thursday, November 20 at 6:30PM this community event will take place at the Rush City High School for anyone interested in attending.

07/17/2025

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“It was while sitting, locked inside my upstairs bathroom after a flashback, that EmpowerSurvivors was born. I just couldn’t believe that the pain of childhood sexual abuse that I had pushed so far back in my mind could come back with such vengeance. The flashbacks, intrusive thoughts, panic attacks, hyper vigilance, nightmares and suicidal thoughts seemed to take over my life and I thought I was going crazy. I didn’t know who I could tell or even if I should. How could this kind of thing be happening to children and adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse and no one was talking about this? No one was helping? I just couldn’t accept that.” - Elizabeth Sullivan

EmpowerSurvivors was created and founded by Elizabeth Sullivan in 2014. It was during her own healing journey that she realized survivors needed an organization that would create a “safe place” for support, provide resources and educate survivors to better understand their own healing journey and how the child abuse done to them so many years ago could manifest itself into every fiber of their being.

Today , EmpowerSurvivors, is a 501c3 charitable nonprofit organization based in Stillwater,MN. EmpowerSurvivors supports survivors locally, nationally and worldwide. We believe uniting our voices, supporting survivors on their healing journey’s , educating communities on childhood sexual abuse and prevention is the only way to lower the statistics and adverse childhood experiences that are at epidemic levels.

Today we offer online and offline peer support for survivors of childhood sexual abuse, support the family and friends of survivors, offer classes, educate the community on child abuse and prevention and currently hold a annual event for survivors and community called “Giving Voice”.