About us
Mission Statement
To support fellow survivors of childhood sexual abuse (CSA) in healing from trauma, betrayal, secrecy, and shame with testimony, prayer, and fellowship.
9 Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their labor. 10 For if they fall, one will lift up his companion. But woe to him who is alone when he falls, for he has no one to help him up. 11 Again, if two lie down together, they will keep warm; But how can one be warm alone? 12 Though one may be overpowered by another, two can withstand him. And a threefold cord is not quickly broken. Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 (NKJV)
Shawn Espinoza
Shawn Espinoza began counseling young men and women as a camp counselor in Durango, Colorado after graduating high school. While in residence at the camp for disadvantaged youth over several summers he saw how abuse impacted the spiritual and psychological development of adolescents from the city of Denver. These interactions softened his heart toward individuals who grow up within imperfect families and he has incorporated these experiences into his own walk of faith. He serves in the United States Army, originally as a medic, and now as a Sergeant First Class, Training NCO in Psychological Operations. With 21 years as a solider he has gained the experience to become the Equal Opportunity representative for his unit. In this capacity he is the advocate for lower-level enlisted soldiers in scenarios involving potential harassment and/or abuse on the job and is often their listening ear in personal matters. He continues to support younger Christians through ministry and his own personal studies.
Jacqueline Espinoza
Jacqueline Espinoza is a professor of psychology at Anoka Ramsey Community College and teaches at other schools within the MnSCU system as needed. She is also currently working on her dissertation in forensic psychology. She often counsels students through personal crises and the trials of transitioning to adulthood. Most importantly she is a survivor of CSA with a strong desire to help other survivors reduce their suffering through in-person social support. A recent healing experience and a refresher of faith has reminded her of the importance of others in our lives. Through her interactions with students on campus over the years she has become acutely aware of the loneliness inherent in the family dynamics that support all types of domestic abuse. Now, through faith and the support of her chosen family she is able to share those insights with others to help them find healing and wisely chose their own families.