Anonymous Survivor Story
An anonymous survivor shares their experience of childhood physical and sexual abuse, finding the courage to speak out, and why they believe survivors should never carry the shame of those who harmed them.
Bryana Pierce Story
A survivor shares her experience of childhood sexual abuse, growing up without the protection she needed, choosing no contact, and finding a path toward forgiveness and healing.
Educator Boundaries in the Digital Age Are Changing.
Culture changes faster than policy. Schools are no exception. As technology reshapes how educators and students connect, it's worth asking whether our understanding of professional boundaries has kept pace.
Growth, Gratitude, and the First Year of Mighty AK
A personal reflection on April milestones, the Phoenix Award, STAR keynote, Ryan Gray’s story, and one year of Mighty AK and looking ahead to growth.
Joseph Born Story
Alaska survivor, Joseph Born, shares the painful truth of childhood sexual abuse, the silence that followed, and the long road toward healing.
Raising Awareness as a Survivor and Finding Your Voice
A survivor-centered reflection on raising awareness and finding your voice after abuse, with encouragement to speak up in ways that feel safe, steady, and true to you.
Mighty AK Podcast: Survivor Stories & Solutions for a Safer Alaska
What if the stories we’ve been too afraid to tell are actually the key to ending violence and exploitation in Alaska? In this opening episode, I talk about why Mighty AK exists, how my own journey revealed a deeper need for survivor-led insight, and why our lived experience is the clearest roadmap for prevention and real accountability.
Challenges with the Alaska Statute of Limitations
Alaska gives survivors of the most serious assaults unlimited time to seek justice, yet shuts the door on others after only three years. Trauma, delays, and lack of resources mean many never get their chance. It’s time to end short deadlines and put survivors first.
Why Kids Stay Silent, Even When You Ask
Children don’t stay silent because they want to. Silence is often forced on them by shame, fear, or threats they don’t yet have the words to untangle. Let me share three moments from my own childhood that show how this works.
Alaska Age Verification Porn and Online Safety Issues
Porn isn’t just adult entertainment. For children and teens, it can be a gateway to exploitation, learned violence, and lifelong harm.