Events
Click any of the links below to enjoy live events where I have been honored to share my own ongoing Healing Journey. May they continue to inspire other Survivors & invite more within our commUNITYs to learn how to support us as we continue to Just. Heal.
"Wisdom From a 7-Year-Old"
(ROAR Fierce Female Storytelling AGE)" *2018*
Anjela Glueckert reflects on her experience turning 40, finding liberation and confidence in expressing her thoughts and opinions, and embracing her true self. She celebrates her accomplishments and the connections she has made in her life, emphasizing the importance of unity and community. Using sign language gestures, she stands up for lesbians and women of color. Angela also discusses the idea of slowing down, pursuing dreams without waiting for the perfect moment, and viewing midlife as a time of rebirth. She acknowledges the challenges and messiness of this path but believes it leads to a more fulfilling life. Furthermore, she talks about setting boundaries, prioritizing oneself, and learning from her daughter about asking for help when needed. She considers the people around her as her family.
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Anjela has always been inspired by Trauma Survivors. Praised an Empath, she is a Survivor who has RePurposed her survival energy now to Share her Healing Journey & her words will INSPIRE the curious to start to Listen more to Survivors. Anjela is also recognized in our community as both an ASL Interpreter and ASL Teacher for the past 15+ years.
"Tools from a Survivor's Perspective: Healing Family Sex-Trafficking"
IHTSJC *2023*
Awareness about sex trafficking is widening, but mostly only via scientific research of trafficking data and statistics. Voices of survivors trafficked by family members, especially Sadistic Ritual Abuse (SRA) survivors, remain silenced. Missing is the survivor’s perspective, as they hold so much wisdom for their healing. As a familial sex trafficking survivor, Anjela was motivated to create her own healing toolbox. In fact, this continues to be a major obstacle as she heals, as fewer therapists have knowledge or understanding of this family-based trauma. The strongest trauma healing practices center the survivor, emphasizing their need for ongoing healing tools. Additionally, it must be prioritized how to offer support as survivors embark on their lifelong trauma healing journey. Those who are supporting familial trafficking survivors, both personally and professionally, and are curious and asking, “What tools can they offer me?” are invited to attend this workshop (but don’t forget to listen). When you start to embrace more intentionally the survivor's perspective, you’ll be amazed and inspired by all those who reach out to help YOU to help THEM heal.
"How to Support & EMPOWER Family-Trafficking Survivors Within Your Own CommUNITY" *2026*
Awareness about sex trafficking is widening, but mostly only via scientific research of trafficking data and statistics. Voices of survivors trafficked by family members, especially Sadistic Ritual Abuse (SRA) survivors, remain silenced. Missing is the survivor’s perspective as THEY hold so much wisdom for their healing. As a family sex-trafficking survivor, Anjela was motivated to create her own Healing Toolbox. This continues to be a major obstacle as she heals, as fewer therapists have knowledge or understanding of this family-based trauma. The strongest trauma-healing practices center the survivor, emphasizing their need for ongoing healing tools. It must also prioritize how to offer support as THEY embark on their lifelong trauma healing journey. Those who are supporting family trafficking survivors, both personally and professionally, are invited to attend this session. Any attendees curious and asking, “What tools can they offer me?” are encouraged to join this workshop; and don’t forget to listen! When you start to embrace more intentionally the survivor's perspective, you’ll be amazed and inspired by all those who reach out to help YOU to help them heal. During previous IHTSJ Conferences, Anjela was inspired by all who joined her workshops in 2023 and in 2025. In this presentation, she will emphasize support for survivors and urge others to “ASK US & don't forget to LISTEN”. This is support that EMPOWERS survivors. Anjela will provide attendees with examples and a space for them to make their own Healing Toolbox flourish. Be prepared for your own CommUNITY of Survivor Support to deepen, for when you more intentionally embrace the survivor's perspective, you’ll be amazed and inspired by all those who reach out to Help YOU to Help Them.