For Reign, the therapy provided by creating art has allowed her to access the pain and trauma of her experiences being sexually trafficked. Using watercolor pens and paper provided by counselors at the Youth Center of Texas, Reign’s paintings are brightly colored — sometimes depicting her interpretation of sexual energy and sometimes more abstract. Reign said that, for people who …
As we enter the season of rejoicing with our loved ones with special dishes and thoughtful gifts, we have a treasure inherent in ourselves: an opportunity to cultivate compassion for those whose childhood lacked a sense of togetherness and for whom the winter months can be a difficult season. The impact of holidays on survivors of familial sex trafficking is …
From child refugees to survivors of sex trafficking, Adriana McKinnon takes action amid life’s toughest moments Adriana McKinnon, LPC, brings a unique background to the role of President and CEO of the Youth Center of Texas. McKinnon joined writer and editor Jennifer Lloyd to talk about Adriana’s commitment to serving her community and how her experiences shaped her journey to …
At age 20, suffering from depression and recently discharged from a psychiatric hospital with no home to return to, Marie* entered the doors of the Youth Center of Texas in San Antonio for the first time in 2022. The Center, one of the few of its kind in Texas, offers a residential option for young women, ages 18 to 24, …
