Still Here Initiative

What Is Still Here?

Still Here is a survivor-led initiative rooted in healing, truth, and resilience.

It was created to bring real conversations to the surface-about survival, trauma, identity, and what it takes to rebuild after exploitation and hardship.

This work is not just about awareness. It’s about connection, understanding, and creating spaces where people feel seen, heard, and supported.

SURVIVOR. SPEAKER. ADVOCATE.

I am a survivor, a peer support specialist, and an advocate for those navigating life after trauma and exploitation.

My lived experience in sex trafficking and survival has shaped the work that I do today—supporting individuals as they move from survival mode into stability, healing, and self-determination.

Through Still Here, I create space for honest conversations about trauma, resilience, and identity—while helping others recognize that they are not alone, and that healing is possible.

PUBLIC SPEAKING

Adrian brings lived experience, honesty, and powerful insight to every space she speaks in.

Her work helps audiences understand the realities of survival, trauma, and healing—while creating meaningful connection that leads to awareness, compassion, and real change.

Speaking Topics

Understanding trauma bonds
Survival responses (fight, flight, freeze, fawn)
Life after trafficking and barriers to stability
From survival mode to healing mode
Identity, voice, and self-worth after trauma
How communities can better support survivors
Testimony and Life Story

Survivor Conversations

Survivor Conversations are intentional, survivor-centered spaces designed to create honest, safe, and meaningful dialogue.

These conversations go beyond awareness—they allow individuals, organizations, and communities to truly understand survivor experiences while creating space for healing, connection, and real understanding.

These sessions can include: small group discussions, survivor-centered dialogue, healing and identity conversations, community awareness conversations, and safe spaces for honest, real talk

No pressure. No judgement. Just real conversation.

Work With Me

If you are interested in booking Adrian for a speaking engagement, survivor conversation, or collaboration, all contact information is listed below.

Every opportunity is approached with intention, honesty, and commitment to creating meaningful impact.