"Congrats Jean, what a feeling it must be. As I sit here on the couch looking down at my own dog, 16 year old Scooby, I remember the night last spring when I had my own aha moment and knew that I had to write about being trafficked as a 13 year old…"
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"survivor of human trafficking becomes activist"
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"thanks so much, I am trying to learn more about twitter and hash tags are one thing I needed to learn about"
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"I have finally finished my book proposal. In many ways it was harder for me to write than my actual book. Now the real fun begins."
Barbara Amaya commented on Barbara Amaya's status
"Thanks Clene for checking it out, I want to get my story out there"
Barbara Amaya posted a status
"Fox News featured my story of being trafficked as a young girl, last Saturday, video is on my site barbaraamaya.com and myfoxdc.com"
Barbara Amaya commented on the blog post 'Post-Publication Projects: On Returning to Small Forms'
"I started working on a memoir and found that I am writing essays instead, it was something I had not planned. Somehow during the process of writing and remembering the past all these essays came out and I am now glad they did. I do agree…"
Barbara Amaya commented on the blog post 'Choose Faith'
"Beautiful, love how your words remind me of the hawks here in Arlington, Va. I feel my heart soar whenever I see them gliding over the clouds above me. I could stand for hours watching them soar."
Barbara Amaya liked Jayne Martin's blog post Choose Faith
Barbara Amaya commented on the blog post 'Five Reasons Not to Get an MFA - Reason #2'
"I guess I'm in the recovering junkie category you experienced in your classes. The first night I went to a meeting of my writers group I later went home and googled run on sentence and for a short while all of my sentences were…"
Barbara Amaya left a comment for Jill Starishevsky
"i'm sure it is, although I wish no one would have told me just how different it is. I would have enjoyed being shocked beyond belief."
Barbara Amaya left a comment for Jill Starishevsky
"Hi Jill, it was nice to find your comment, I lived in New York for about 8 years. Times Square was a different place when I was there...I have not been back since I left in 1980 and plan on visiting some time soon. I love finding people like…"
Profile Information
- Who I am:
- I am a survivor of sex trafficking and abuse as a young girl, my book, Girls Guide to Survival: Life Lessons From the Street is in process. I speak on overcoming adversity and abuse. I want to empower and give hope to other people who have been trafficked or abused. My message is one of not being a victim but a victor. And not only surviving but thriving.
- Connect with me online! My site, blog, or Twitter handle are:
- barbaraamaya.com twitter barbaraamaya4
- Media outlets that I currently write for:
- Washington Times
- My writing is:
- Nonfiction, Poetry, Memoir, Journalism, Blog Posts
- Services I offer to other writers:
- reviews, reading
- I'm part of these writers' groups or salons:
- Arlington Writers Group
- I found out about She Writes from:
Comment Wall (3 comments)
- At 8:46pm on February 18, 2012,
Jill Starishevsky said…
Barbara,
I hope NYC is a different place than it was when you were last here. Look forward to learning more about you.
jill
- At 9:34am on February 18, 2012,
Welcome to SheWrites. Feel free to reach out if you need anything.
Jill Starishevsky
Prosecutor, Child Abuse/Sex Crimes
Author, My Body Belongs to Me - A Child Sexual Abuse Prevention book
- At 5:49pm on February 14, 2012,
Amber Medina West said… Hello,
Welcome to She Writes! We're excited to have you here.
You can check out the Getting Started section to help you find your way around, or a great way to jump in is to get involved with our Groups and Live Chats.
Feel free to let me know if you have any questions!All the best,
Amber Medina West
Volunteer Coordinator
Twitter: @amberwest
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