These are the YouTubers who survived human trafficking and now run de-escalation training. The Instagrammers who beat breast cancer and now decode medical journals for followers. The #MeToo lawyers who were once plaintiffs.

Why does a survivor’s testimony hit harder than a government brochure? The answer lies in our biology.

: For many, survival starts with moving past the label of "victim."

By [Name of Survivor/Pseudonym]