“It is wise to believe something wonderful

is about to happen”. ~Anonymous

Welcome to Surviving with Dr. Chrissie — a space where truth meets healing and survival turns into purpose. I created this platform to give voice to the stories we’re often told to silence — the ones shaped by trauma, resilience, faith, and the long road to becoming whole again. Here, we talk about real life: the hard days, the messy healing, and the moments of grace that remind us we’re still standing. Through honest conversations, survivor stories, and a little bit of humor and hope, Surviving with Dr. Chrissie is more than a podcast or a blog — it’s a community. Because surviving isn’t the end of the story; it’s where the rebuilding begins.

The first response matters.

Every survivor’s story matters — and so does our response 💙”


Today, I’m reminded why I do this work.

Human trafficking and sexual violence are not just statistics — they are lived realities for individuals in our communities. The first response a survivor receives can either begin their healing journey or deepen their trauma.

My mission is simple:
💙 Create trauma-informed systems
💙 Advocate for mandatory training for first responders
💙 Build collaborations that center survivors’ voices

Together, we can create change that saves lives and restores hope.

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  1. This is incredibly true. The revictimization hurts in ways that are so hard to heal from!

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