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
Interview with Pedophile/Father
Dr Kirk Honda interviews a pe*****le and father.
For more information on non-offending pe*****les: virped.org and mapsupport.club and mapresources.info.
Trigger Warning: This episode includes discussions of child s*xual abuse. If necessary, listeners are encouraged to refrain from listening and care for their safety and well-being.
Disclaimer: This podcast episode features an interview with an individual discussing their personal experiences. After consulting with legal counsel, we have determined that the content of this episode does not present any foreseeable risk to children. The interviewee is a non-offending individual who has appropriate support systems in place and is committed to managing their behavior responsibly. Please note that the views expressed in this interview are those of the individual and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the podcast or its producers. https://youtu.be/g6_dDkK_BK8?si=Ulp12xYa2fmjT9Df
Interview with Pedophile/FatherDr Kirk Honda interviews a pe*****le and father. For more information on non-offending pe*****les: virped.org and mapsupport.c...
02/13/2026
https://youtu.be/P2yyqKCqpHE?si=DvC38-w9rFU4WsV5
Recording of live webinar event on April 2, 2020.
Description:
When a youth’s s*xual behavior is harmful to a younger child, parents and professionals alike can struggle to address these behaviors. Pathologizing or criminalizing these behaviors, while sometimes appropriate and necessary, can also obstruct parents’ engagement and understanding of how to support and help their child. The concerns and needs are multifaceted - from dealing with one’s own reactions to a young person’s harmful s*xual behaviors to advocating for a youth in both legal and therapeutic arenas. We’ll share letters from parents worried about their child’s harmful s*xual behaviors as a way to address some of the confusion and concerns about youth with s*xually abusive behavior, and share information and strategies about accessing appropriate help and being an engaged parent. Guest expert, Becky Palmer, MS will join us to help us learn more about youth who s*xually harm others and how we can help them. This webinar will primarily focus on youth of age 13 and older.
Recording of live webinar event on April 2, 2020. Description: When a youth’s s*xual behavior is harmful to a younger child, parents and professionals alike ...
02/13/2026
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02/13/2026
** Content Warning: This episode discusses childhood s*xual abuse. Resources and support information are provided.** One in eight children worldwide will experience s*xual abuse before age 18. In the United States, one in four girls and one in six boys will be s*xually abused before reaching adultho...
02/13/2026
Registration for the 2026 National Conference on Domestic Violence is now open!
This year’s theme, “Amplifying Hope: Together Toward Tomorrow,” recognizes the hope we all have for a safer world and encourages all of us to work together to achieve it. Join over 700 passionate individuals and leaders from around the globe for three inspiring days of community, education, and enriching discussions!
Early bird 1 registration rates end March 20th, so secure your spot today! https://bit.ly/3WnxueL
02/13/2026
We’re coming together to have the conversations that matter.
In partnership between The Resilience Learning Community and with Dr. Pamela Pine and Institute on Violence, Abuse and Trauma, we invite you to join the Stop the Silence Book Study — a powerful learning experience for educators, clinicians, advocates, and community leaders committed to protecting children and strengthening trauma-informed prevention.
📘 Begins: March 5th
🗓 Format: One session per week for six weeks
💲 Investment: $60 for the full series
🌍 Open to participants worldwide
This is more than a book study.
It’s a guided space to deepen understanding, build shared language, and move from awareness to action in preventing child abuse.
If you work with children, families, or communities — this conversation belongs to you.
👉 Sign up at:
🔗 tinyurl.com/communitybookstudy
Let’s learn.
Let’s lead.
Let’s break the silence — together.
02/13/2026
Join us for these upcoming events!
We're hosting conversations with Zero Abuse Project staff each month this year. In our first episode of "Behind the Work," on February 19th, we're talking with Kevin Taylor and Esmé Edwards, facilitators of the 1in6 Online Support Groups.
And on March 24th, we're talking with Mike Valente, Zero Abuse Project's Director of Production and Media Relations about the impact of the 1in6 Bristlecone Project.
In between, don't miss the latest episode of "Talk with John-Michael" via SurvivorSpace, when he'll be speaking with Bob Williams and Landon Dickeson of Ranch Hands Rescue and Bob's House of Hope, the first safe house in the U.S. for adult male survivors of s*x trafficking. Learn more and register: https://survivorspace.org/survivor-circles/
02/13/2026
Our next two Bristlecone Project videos from Zero Abuse Project are born out of the bravery of two male survivors willing to share their struggle with feelings of self-blame, anger, and betrayal.
Survivors Michael Cochran and New Zealand-based Jack Reihana discuss s*xual abuse inside their own homes, by those they trusted most, and how they let go of anger and found community with survivor support groups. Watch at 1in6.org/male-survivor-stories/
02/13/2026
On Sunday, March 29, Robyn L. Gobin, will be delivering a powerful plenary on, "Empowered Healing: Culturally Grounded Approaches to Trauma Therapy and Holistic Support for Black Women Survivors of Sexual Trauma." Register by February 28 to ensure you don't miss this at ! Save your spot now: https://annualconference.isst-d.org/
02/13/2026
02/13/2026
Join us next week for a one-hour panel discussion about Religion, Exploitation, & Human Trafficking.
When: Feb 18 at 1pm ET
Guests: Angie Conn & Doug Gilmer
Cost: FREE
Guests Angie Conn & Doug Gilmer will explore the significant role of online exploitation, the impacts of cultural grooming within spiritual spaces, and ways faith communities can help create restorative spaces for survivors.
This event will be recorded and will be available on YouTube.
02/13/2026
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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 s*xual 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 s*xual 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 s*xual 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 s*xual 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
