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
Healthy communication is the foundation of any lasting relationship, and that starts with being able to talk—even about the uncomfortable things. When someone brings something up, it’s not always an attack or an invitation to argue. Sometimes, it’s just a desire to understand, to connect more deeply, or to clear the air before things pile up. Adults don’t avoid difficult conversations—they approach them with respect and a willingness to grow. Relationships thrive when both people feel heard, not when silence wins. So instead of shutting down or becoming defensive, choose to listen, respond with love, and build something stronger together. Growth doesn’t happen by avoiding the storm, but by learning to walk through it side by side.
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09/10/2025
SEATS STILL AVAILABLE!
Monday, September 15 at 10am: Gray Matters - Understanding Depression in Older Adults
Feeling down or lonely is part of life, but when these feelings become overwhelming and last too long, they might signal depression. Join us as we dive into the world of mental health for older adults, explore risk factors, warning signs, and discover paths to recovery. Plus, learn about su***de prevention and helpful resources. Remember, depression isn’t a normal part of aging!
Led by Danielle Thornton from NAMI. In partnership with Community Education.
🗓️ Mark Your Calendar: Register by September 10! Call 651-351-8300 to grab your spot. Use title/class code 3090-1.
Don’t miss out on this chance to learn and connect! 💬✨
09/09/2025
Join St Croix Valley Sexual Assault Response Team SART and many other community resources on Wednesday, October 8th, at St. Croix Central High School starting at 5:30pm for this FREE & important information event hosted by St. Croix County and WI DOJ.
Sextortion is impacting so many young people; at this event you will learn what it is, how to recognize the signs, how to support a loved one going through it, and hear from families who have been directly impacted by it.
Speakers will include John DeMay & Brittney Bird sharing their experience of loosing a child due to sextortion.
There will be many resources and community services available as well to talk with and learn how they can be of support.
Expert Robert Peters of GRACE discusses investigating church abuse, the dangers of spiritual abuse, and why a trauma-informed response is vital for faith communities.
08/31/2025
Call for Abstracts – Now Open for SSTA 2026!
As part of our 2026 US Conference, we are inviting in-person workshop proposals and speaker submissions from those with lived experience, research, and/or professional experience, in Sibling Sexual Trauma or Abuse (SSTA). This is your opportunity to share your story, your work, and your insights with a diverse audience focused on SSTA.
We are particularly seeking:
– People with any type of lived or living experience – All experiences are valid and will be considered
– Speakers, panels, and workshop hosts from diverse cultures and perspectives
– Engaging, reflective, healing-focused, or interactive workshop formats that encourage participation and learning
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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”.
Together we can make a world where children can grow up safe, become who they are meant to be and break the cycle of abuse that goes on for generations.
Contact Elizabeth Sullivan at EmpowerSurvivors for more information, to donate, or become involved in our mission!
EmpowerSurvivors@gmail.comwww.EmpowerSurvivors.net 1940 South Greeley, Suite 210, Stillwater,MN 55082
651-323-4721
