Amanda Carrasco

She Overcame and Changed the World

Life

  • The Bible has Easter Eggs

    I remember over 10 years ago when DVD’s first came out. I can’t remember which movie it was that we had watched but when it was over my girlfriend said, “Let’s find the Easter eggs.” I thought she had gone crazy. She explained to me that Easter Eggs were these hidden features you could find… Continue reading

  • I was bullied

    I watched this documentary called Bully. It breaks my heart. Maybe more so because I understand it. I know what it’s like to not fit in. To be picked on and called names or pushed around. In elementary school I was called pig nose. In high school I was called captain forehead. All you want… Continue reading

  • Evidence to Convict

    I remember there used to be a saying that, “if you were put on trial for being a Christian would there be enough evidence to convict?” This saying made me think about all the good deeds I had done or maybe feel guilt over the non-Christian music I had listened to that week. What if… Continue reading

  • Carrying your grief for life

    I have lost many people in my life in many different ways. The pain from some of those losses has lessened over time, for others the pain can be fresh and real at any moment. I think this has given me the ability to relate to others who are in pain and understand things they… Continue reading

About Me

As a thriving survivor and registered victim of crime, Amanda Carrasco has used her experiences to impact the lives of her community and those impacted by the justice system. She is a dynamic speaker, consultant, and leader who values community and justice. 

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