Sexual Abuse Warriors

01/20/2026

01/19/2026

Today, the Cherokee Nation celebrates the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his pursuit of equality and justice. Let us all work together in the Cherokee way of gadugi to continue this vital work.

As a reminder, the Cherokee Nation's W.W. Keeler Tribal Complex, satellite offices, and health centers will be closed on Monday, January 19, to observe and celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Cherokee Nation W.W. Hastings Hospital, Cherokee Nation Claremore Emergency Department, along with other tribal emergency services, will remain open.

01/15/2026

A lot of us are feeling it right now.

With everything happening in Minnesota related to ICE and federal activity, it’s understandable if your nervous system feels on edge especially for survivors, immigrant families, mixed‑status households, and anyone who already lives with anxiety or trauma.

This kind of uncertainty can bring up:

fear and hypervigilance

anger and helplessness

grief, triggers, and emotional exhaustion

the urge to shut down or isolate

So here’s your reminder today:
🫶 You’re not “too sensitive.”
🫶 You’re not “overreacting.”
🫶 You’re responding to real stress.

If you need to step back from the news, do it.
If you need to breathe and ground yourself, do it.
If you need support, ask for it.

We’re praying for protection, peace, and wisdom for our communities and for every person feeling unsafe or unheard right now. 🙏🏽

🌱 Reminder: Bright Futures Youth Support Group is TONIGHT (8:15–9:15 PM).
If you know a youth who has questions, feels overwhelmed, or needs a safe space please share this with them. Youth absorb stress even when they don’t have words for it, and they deserve support too.

💬 How are you doing mentally with everything going on?
💬 What’s one thing helping you stay grounded today?

01/14/2026

🌊❄️ IT’S THAT TIME AGAIN! SAW is TAKING THE PLUNGE! ❄️🌊
For the second year, SAW is proud to join the Forest Lake Winter Forest Lake Rotary Club Winter Plunge and we’re calling on YOU to help us make an even bigger splash in 2026!

Last year, our team showed up strong, and this year, we’re ready to go even harder raising awareness, funds, and community support for trauma recovery and survivor empowerment.

💪🔥 We’re not just jumping into icy water we’re jumping into change.

This is your chance to:
✅ Support a cause that transforms lives
✅ Stand in solidarity with survivors
✅ Be part of something powerful (and a little chilly 😅)
✅ Or… join our team and plunge with us!

📆 Mark your calendars.
🧡 Help us REACH more warriors.
🧊 Show the world what real courage looks like.

🔗 Join our team, donate, or share the link:
https://www.classy.org/fundraiser/6909269

Together, we’re freezing for a reason. 🧊💛

Gettin' Cold for My Cause!

01/14/2026

Fighting Fear with Education
“I used to live in fear. Then I learned to fight fear. And I realized that a lot of what I was afraid of, I was simply uneducated about.”
– Daylon

This moment came during a car ride, just a casual conversation. I asked Daylon if there was anything he fears that I might not know about. He paused, really thought about it, and then shared this.

And it hit me. Deep.

So much of what we fear in this world is rooted in what we don’t know. What we haven’t been taught. What hasn’t been explained, or shown, or made safe for us to ask about.

Right now, our world is overflowing with fear.
•Fear of what we don’t understand.
•Fear that turns into judgment.
•Fear that keeps people quiet, or angry, or stuck.
•Fear that leads to violence, harm, and trauma because history is repeating itself, and too many lessons are still being ignored.

We talk about the “lack of education” but we’re not just talking about K-12. We’re talking about life education. Legal rights. Emotional health. Trauma recovery. Relationship boundaries. Coping skills. Conflict resolution.

👉🏽 The kind of education that builds strong people, not just strong resumes.

Fear is a control mechanism. But you can fight it

You fight it with understanding.
With conversation.
With community.
With truth.

Let’s stop letting fear win.
Let’s choose courage, even if our voice shakes.
Let’s ask questions, even when it’s uncomfortable.
Let’s teach what we were never taught.

Because fear only wins when knowledge stays locked up.
And we’re in the business of setting people free. 💛

01/13/2026

We have support groups available for you whenever you are ready. ❤️

01/13/2026

🌟 Introducing Bright Futures: A Safe Space for Youth to Grow & Heal 🌟

We are SO excited to officially launch our youth support group Bright Futures this Thursday and every second Thursday of the month from 8:15–9:15 PM (CST)! 💬✨

This virtual group is free, confidential, and trauma-informed, designed especially for teens who are ready to feel seen, heard, and supported.

💛 What youth will walk away with:
✅ Real tools for managing stress, emotions, and trauma
✅ A safe space to ask hard questions and talk about real life
✅ Support from mentors who understand
✅ Confidence, clarity, and stronger coping skills
✅ Education around boundaries, relationships, and mental health

Sometimes, our youth are silently struggling they have questions, feelings, and fears they don’t always know how to name. That’s where we come in. We’re not just talking. We’re teaching. We’re listening. We’re walking alongside them.

📩 To join:
Just email us at sawarriors23@gmail.com or scan the QR code on our flyer. That’s it. We’ll send you the private group link.

🌱 Give the youth in your life a chance to learn, connect, and grow.

Let’s help them build their own bright future one step at a time.

01/12/2026

A lot of people don’t know this, but I graduated with a degree in Law Enforcement & Human Services.

I applied to 27 police departments. Interviewed with 13.

And eventually made my decision to work with Mille Lacs County Jail a small town with big problems, but also a powerful sense of community and a deep hunger for change.

As a Black woman working in a small-town jail, I’ve seen the full spectrum of fear, misunderstanding, burnout, Mental Health issues and broken systems on both sides of the bars.

And I’ve learned something powerful:
💥 Your VOICE — Your WORDS — are the most POWERFUL TOOL you’ll ever have.

I know what it’s like to grow up afraid of police.
To see loved ones arrested. To visit jails.
To live in the fear and silence that trauma creates.

But now I’ve also wear the uniform.
I’ve seen the system from the inside.
I’ve heard the cries, the stories, the pain.
And I’ve seen how quickly things escalate often out of fear, frustration, or simply not knowing what to do.

So I want to share this, from a place of lived experience:

When dealing with law enforcement especially in high-stress or emotional situations education can save lives.

⚠️ Tips for Staying Safe in High-Tension Situations with Law Enforcement:

•Stay Calm & Communicate Clearly.
Your attitude and tone matter. Take a breath before you speak.

•Keep Your Hands Visible.
Roll windows down. Place your hands on the wheel. Avoid sudden movements.

•Record If Needed — But Say So.
“Officer, I’m recording for both of our safety.” This sets a tone of protection, not confrontation.

•Have ID, Insurance & Registration Ready.
Move slowly and tell the officer what you’re doing as you reach.

•Don’t Drive Away. Don’t Resist. Don’t Fight.
Even if you believe you’re in the right de-escalation is the priority.

• Be HONEST
Officer I am scared right now and nervous
(I bet he or she is also…they are human too)

You can challenge actions after, with safety and support behind you.

Control What You Can: Your Thoughts, Emotions, & Output.

You can’t control every situation but you can control your attitude, effort, your energy, and your response.

Your Life > Proving a Point.
Don’t let one heated moment turn into a lifelong tragedy. There are ways to fight injustices safely and strategically.

And let’s be real: a lot of officers are overworked, underpaid, and living in burnout, anxiety, depression, ptsd, and fear. That doesn’t excuse misconduct but it helps us understand the urgency of trauma-informed change on both sides.

This is why education matters.
This is why conversations matter.
And this is why you matter.
Let's raise awareness, not tension.
Let's be smart, not scared.
Let’s come together and create a future where respect, education, and community lead the way not fear.

Be Safe and Educate! Share.Share..Share…Thank YOU

01/12/2026

Your environment and upbringing influence you more than you might realize.