“You are more than what happened to you. your past is part of your story, but it is not the definition of who you are.”
— Victoria Freeman, Author
MY STORY MY PURPOSE
My journey has been shaped by experiences that profoundly affected my identity, my sense of self-worth, and the way I viewed the world.
As an adult survivor of child sex trafficking, physical violence, and drug-facilitated victimization, I endured years of trauma, including a pregnancy during my childhood resulting from sexual exploitation.
For many years, I felt as though I had lost my identity. I struggled to understand who I was beyond the experiences that had shaped so much of my life.
There were times when I felt stuck and trapped in my past, struggling to recognize the woman I was beneath the weight of years of trauma.
Rediscovering my identity was a gradual process that unfolded over many years. It became a deeply personal journey of understanding who I was beyond my experiences, reclaiming my voice, recognizing my worth, and finding purpose beyond the trauma I had endured.
Creating a Forward Life grew out of that journey of self-discovery. Today, it represents my commitment to encouraging others to recognize that their past does not have to define their identity, their worth, or their future.
I am more than what happened to me. My identity, my voice, and my purpose extend beyond my past.
About victoria freeman
Victoria Freeman is a Post-Trauma Strategist, Survivor Empowerment Educator, Author, and Advocate dedicated to inspiring hope, healing, empowerment, and purposeful forward movement.
As the Founder of Creating a Forward Life, LLC, she is committed to encouraging individuals to honor their stories, rediscover their identities, embrace their self-worth and inner strength, and move forward with renewed purpose.
Victoria holds a Master of Science in Human Relations and a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Administration. She also completed two years of doctoral studies in Conflict Analysis & Resolution. Her academic background provides a strong foundation in human relationships, conflict resolution, personal development, and understanding the complexities of human experiences.
Drawing from her own lived experiences, academic background, and professional experience, Victoria brings a compassionate and informed perspective to her work. She believes that while adversity may shape an individual's journey, it does not have to define their identity, diminish their worth, or determine their future.
Through her writing, educational initiatives, and advocacy, Victoria is dedicated to providing practical strategies, meaningful encouragement, and educational resources that empower individuals to rebuild their lives, reclaim their identities, and create a forward life rooted in resilience, confidence, and purpose.
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Creating a Forward Life
Rebuilding Identity, Finding Purpose, and Embracing What's Next After Trauma
Creating a Forward Life is a powerful and reflective guide to rediscovering your identity, recognizing your worth, and finding purpose beyond life's most difficult experiences. Through personal insight and encouragement, Victoria Freeman invites readers to look beyond their past, reconnect with who they are, and embrace the possibilities of what comes next.