Katherine McGibbon – Her Story Speaks

Katherine McGibbon is a mother, advocate, author and playwright who is passionate about helping others. She was raised in Canada by her mother, who instilled solid family values and taught Katherine and her siblings the importance of standing up for what is right and speaking out about what is not. Katherine was raised in church and to be strong and independent. And yet, when she was 21 years old, Katherine became a victim of sex trafficking. After nearly a year of being trapped, Katherine successfully escaped and returned to life in Houston, never looking back to a life of hell and trauma.

After many years of living in silence, Katherine decided to journal what happened to her as a way of dealing with the horrific experience. That journal became a book. That book became a stage play. Thus, she has mustered the strength to join the movement against sex trafficking. Partnering with several nonprofit organizations, Katherine’s ultimate goal is to raise awareness, fight for those who are being trafficked and mentor those who have overcome it. She has finally found her voice and speaks passionately to faith-based organizations, medical professionals, and politicians. Katherine believes that sharing her story contributed to her healing process. She is now helping others to creatively share their stories in a way that does not re-victimize or re-traumatize survivors.