SAVAGE
A harrowing account of childhood sexual abuse and survival of adopted Indigenous twins from a sadistic house of horrors.
This is not fiction. This is their truth.
Told with raw vulnerability and unwavering courage, this is the true story of
two survivors of unrelenting child abuse—physical, emotional,
psychological, and sexual through child sex trafficking. Trapped in a daily
nightmare that knew no pause for holidays, birthdays, or even illness, they
endured a world where every movement, every thought, every breath was
controlled.
What followed was silence. Shame. The unbearable weight of trauma that
lingered long after the bruises faded.
But deep in that darkness, they made a vow: the cycle ends here.
This searing memoir is more than a testimony—it’s a lifeline. A fierce,
unflinching journey from torment to healing, from powerlessness to
purpose. And in stepping out of the shadows, they offer a powerful
message to every survivor: you are seen, your pain is real, and your
voice matters.
No more silence. No more pretending. The time to heal is now. 🪶
AUTHORS
Jan and Joy are twin sisters and proud members of the Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma who are reshaping the narrative around Indigenous resilience, advocacy, and representation. As survivors of childhood abuse and sex trafficking, they are united in their mission to protect, uplift, and amplify the voices of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, Transgender, and Two-Spirit individuals, while pushing boundaries across art, technology, and media.
Together, they are the authors of SAVAGE, a raw and unflinching memoir that exposes the reality of abuse and trafficking hidden in plain sight and stands as a testament to their strength, sisterhood, and pursuit of justice. Jan is a nationally recognized advocate and award-winning digital artist working at the intersection of Indigenous storytelling and 3D spatial technology, while Joy brings over 20 years of international experience in digital marketing, editorial leadership, and storytelling across global brands, alongside her advocacy work as Lead Writer within the Indigenous Women’s Writers Guild and as a Human Trafficking team member, where she contributes to documentation, grant writing, narrative development, and translating field insights into policy and funding frameworks.
Through their combined work in advocacy, creativity, and community leadership, Jan and Joy are building a movement rooted in lived experience, ancestral strength, and purpose, ensuring Indigenous voices are honored, protected, and empowered for generations to come. 🪶
FOREWORD
Bernie Davies, who wrote the foreword for this book, is a multi-award-winning, best-selling author, TEDx speaker, and Main Representative for United Nations Affairs for TechCeFaCos. She is also a leading force behind diversity and inclusion in Wales and beyond.
A former property lawyer and serial entrepreneur turned global advocate, she is an Ambassador for Peace with the Universal Peace Federation and has been featured on ITV and the BBC. Through her Business Series books Mastering Diversity: We Go Together or Not at All, and Your Business Your Way, and her work with Bernie Davies Global and the Mastering Diversity Conferences and Awards, she continues to guide and inspire entrepreneurs and inclusive communities. 🪶
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