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Trafficked in Foster Care
At thirteen years old after watching both of my parents try to commit suicide I was stripped away from the only life that I knew and...

Savannah Parvu
Jun 24, 20192 min read


Human Trafficking Bill Passed
During the 2018 Legislative Session I traveled back and forth to Tallahassee on four separate occasions with two fellow survivors and two...

Savannah Parvu
May 16, 20193 min read


Human Trafficking Bill for Victims... NOT "Sex Workers"
After spending 2018 working on a Human Trafficking Bill with Senator Lauren Book I was excited to make the trip to Tallahassee to testify...

Savannah Parvu
Mar 27, 20192 min read


The Impact of Support Group
When I speak I normally always share how going to support group for victims of sexual assault ended up being a big part of my healing...

Savannah Parvu
Nov 19, 20183 min read


The Power of Vulnerability
Last month when we did an interview on the Talk It Up Radio Show Jan Edwards mentioned the “deep posts” I write on social media and on my...

Savannah Parvu
Aug 14, 20182 min read


World Day Against Trafficking in Persons
We live in a society where people are bought and sold. Every year, MILLIONS of children, women, and men become victims of human...

Savannah Parvu
Jul 30, 20181 min read


Survivor Warriors For Justice
I recently made several trips to Tallahassee with two other survivor warriors and two of our biggest supporters to testify in committees...

Savannah Parvu
Apr 3, 20183 min read


A Month of Awareness
“I could NEVER get up and share my story,” I declared to three of my friends at the 6th Annual Human Trafficking Awareness Day in...

Savannah Parvu
Feb 6, 20183 min read


Freedom Award Recipient
The last quarter of this year has been an unexpected season of great pain and sorrow. In September we were hit with hurricane Irma. The...

Savannah Parvu
Dec 26, 20172 min read


Sometimes We Need Help Finding Our Strength Again
Earlier this week I interviewed by Karla Ray for an award I will be receiving next month. Karla works for Channel 9 News, so of course I...

Savannah Parvu
Nov 25, 20172 min read


Every Survivor Needs A Doctor Willing To Hold Their Hand
Sixteen years ago I sat alone in fear while waiting for the doctor to enter the room. I was fourteen years old, covered in cuts,...

Savannah Parvu
Oct 10, 20173 min read


A Victim's Worth
Statistics tell us that the average price of slave/ human trafficking victim in today’s society is $90. Self-worth is something many...

Savannah Parvu
Jul 18, 20172 min read


A Voice For The Voiceless
Five years ago I couldn’t imagine telling a single person the things that happened to me when I was younger. I was overwhelmed by many...

Savannah Parvu
Jul 6, 20172 min read


Survivors Work Together To Become A Stronger Voice For Victims
It takes a lot of courage for survivors of domestic violence, sexual abuse, childhood abuse or any type of abuse to share their...

Savannah Parvu
Jun 24, 20173 min read


One Small Cut Led To A Horrible 10 Year Addiction
It’s been almost seventeen years; yet I still remember the day as if it were yesterday. I remember who was at the house, what each...

Savannah Parvu
Jun 14, 20173 min read


Recovery/Healing Can Be A Lifelong Journey
It wasn’t until I was twenty-six years old that I was able to come to the point of finally telling someone the horrors I endured growing...

Savannah Parvu
May 31, 20173 min read


Umatilla, Fl. leading the way to human trafficking awareness
It’s easy for people in small towns to be ignorant to the reality of what is happening around the world. There are so many people,...

Savannah Parvu
May 11, 20173 min read


Savannah speaks in California public school.
Last week I had the opportunity to go to Carmel, California to speak at the high school three different times. It was the first time I’ve...

Savannah Parvu
May 5, 20173 min read


California Dreaming!
This week I have the privilege to travel to Carmel by the Seas, California. The president of Carmel High’s Amnesty International Club...
Savannah
Apr 25, 20171 min read
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