"Christina's teachings have had a lasting impact on our organization. Her insights and experiences have transformed our approach to advocacy and support for survivors."
STAR 2024
"Christina's storytelling is not only powerful but also deeply healing. She has a unique ability to connect with her audience and inspire change."
Child Maltreatment Conference 2024
"Thank you for creating a brave space, being vulnerable, and allowing me the honor and privilege to hear your story. Please continue to be kind to yourself, utilize your platform for advocacy, and continue to let your light shine on yourself and others."
Phenomenal
"Thank you for making it personable; it was so easy to tap into my inner self. I appreciate very deeply the vulnerability and trust it took to share your story! Very uplifting and encouraging. Thank you!"
Personable and Uplifting
"I like how Christina brought out how the services prolonged her pain. Essentially, she was discriminated against in treatment access, not just because of her race, but also because of her disability manifestations. Powerful story!"
Powerful Story
"Thank you Christina! I learned a lot and I will remember some of your quotes. 'You are not the ways you've learned how to survive.' I love that. Thank you!"
Memorable Quotes
"Great speaker, great story. She's proof that recovery is possible and we should all take that to the bank! Thank you for blessing us by sharing your story. You are amazing!"
Proof of Recovery
"A good heartfelt talk. Christina's amazing story showed that anything is possible."
Heartfelt Talk
"Subtle, cutting edge, filled with grace and compassion. Now THIS is a keynote talk!"
Grace and Compassion
"Amazing keynote. Very raw and opened up my eyes to other perspectives to take into consideration. Really made me reflect on how I've worked with people in the past and how I could have done better. I strive to do better in the future."
Reflective and Inspiring
"Your story had me captivated. Such an amazing testament to the power of one person believing in another person and the difference it can make. I'm grateful for the opportunity to hear you speak and witness your resilience."
Captivating and Resilient
"Very powerful - thank you for speaking your truth and expressing your vulnerability. Where there is breath, there is life."
Expressing Vulnerability
"Thanks for being vulnerable! Speechless and grateful for your vulnerability. So impactful!"
Impactful Vulnerability
"Amazing speaker! Thank you for allowing us to see your vulnerability and amazing spirit! You have such a great talent. Thank you for sharing!"
Amazing Speaker
"Beautiful story. So strong and resilient. Gives me and the clients I work with so much hope. Truly inspiring in so many ways. Thank you for sharing."
Inspiring Strength
"Yesterday when you said that the initial thought doesn't matter. It’s the second thought. This is something that has been bothering me about my thoughts - lots of guilt/shame etc. around that. Thank you so much for giving permission around this."
Addressing Guilt and Shame
"Powerful! I would like to think that I am always carrying the hope for anyone I get the pleasure of working with!"
Carrying Hope
"Christina is beautiful person with an important message that everyone in the state and nation needs to hear."
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