I read about trafficking every day. Sometimes the barrage of information from blogs and newspapers and government documents is overwhelming. I find myself thinking I know, I know. There are so many atrocities around the world. I get it. I’m trying to help, but I just can’t read one more sad/depressing/frustrating story. Sometimes it feels too far away and I loose touch with the urgency of the situation. Over time it can be tempting to ignore the problem and go on with life.

But then I read articles like these. Lives are changing. Survivors are thriving. Not only on other continents, but here in my home country and my home state.

• Human Trafficking Victim Graduates High School as Valedictorian
• Slavery Survivor Honored for Work at Statue of Liberty

So be encouraged. Change is happening—and keep your eyes open so you can be a partner for healing and freedom where you live and wherever you go.