Some posts are easier to write than others. This one isn’t. I’ve started and stopped it more times than I can count because the truth is, this topic hits too close. Not just because we’re seeing human trafficking rise in places like Texas and Florida, but because I’m building a program to help people understand it, and I’m watching that work get stalled by politics, fear, and a system that seems more interested in looking the other way than results. It’s frustrating. It’s exhausting. And it makes you wonder how many more survivors have to fall through the cracks before someone decides to listen. What I’m sharing here isn’t just data and headlines. It’s what happens when real people trying to make a difference get told to wait. To prove they’re legit. To sit still while the government freezes funding that was meant to help kids in danger, workers being exploited, and families with no way out. It’s what happens when you pour your heart into something and then have to fight twice as hard just to keep it alive. So yeah, this post is personal. Because if you’ve ever tried to fix something that’s broken while the people in charge argue over paperwork, then you’ll get it. And if you haven’t...then I hope this helps you see what’s at stake. ⸻

Most people picture human trafficking as something that happens far away, in dark corners of the world. But here’s the uncomfortable truth: it’s showing up in everyday places like motels, gas stations, ER waiting rooms, and even school hallways. And the people in those spaces, the ones who could speak up, ask questions, or make a call, often haven’t been trained to see the signs. It’s not just about compliance. It’s about care. About turning everyday workers into lifelines. And about finally addressing the silence that lets trafficking thrive. ⸻

Building a modular training program like Through Their Eyes is a complex and thoughtful process that takes time, expertise, and dedication. In this update, we share our progress, including key milestones, returning experts, and the challenges ahead as we work to secure funding and bring this vision to life.

Through Their Eyes is more than just a training program - it’s a mission to expose the realities of human trafficking through survivor stories and expert insights.

Through Their Eyes isn’t just a name - it’s a mission.

As we recognize National Human Trafficking Awareness Month 2025, this post challenges misconceptions, exposes the reality of trafficking, and calls for real solutions beyond just awareness.