Survivor Voices
Listen to and view real world experiences from actual trafficking survivors.
"I want to first and foremost truly express my gratitude and appreciation to this very kind man Scott Vaughan and his heart of gold to offer his services to those whose day to day lives still remind them of their days of being sex trafficked.
I was trafficked at 18 years old by a sex trafficker and had multiple sex traffickers after. Being in that life, the next one wants to tattoo their name so you basically become a chalkboard of names throughout the years.
I tried desperately throughout the years to look for a place to help me get these all removed but it was so expensive or I didn't live in the city and state or meet the requirements for laser tattoo removal. It bothered me every single day.
One day, I heard about Scott Vaughan and his help. I immediately reached out. His office immediately reached back out to me and just like that, I was already booked for my first laser treatment to get my tattoos off!!!
I have been going to Unbranded now for over a year and all my tattoos are now almost gone. I am going to actually miss Scott and his sweet team and wiener dog “Lucy” (who runs the medical clinic). I am beyond grateful to Scott for doing this and changing a part of my life!!!"
THANK YOU SCOTT - Anonymous Survivor
"Becoming "unbranded" is a feeling I never thought imaginable. I am now overwhelmed with strength, resilience, and freedom. For a very long time I put myself down because of my past and I was constantly reminded of what I'd been through and what I felt I would never be every time I looked at my body. Not seeing my brand anymore lets me know that I am someone and that my past doesn't define me. The past is no longer dark and the light no longer frightens me. I smile more and I'm able to laugh more, and I'm learning to love myself. The impact of being "unbranded" has given me the drive to define who I am and appreciate where I'm going in life and I will forever be grateful. Thank you Scott Vaughan, you are truly a godsend." - Anonymous Survivor
"For years it was like my trafficker still had control over me. There were certain clothes I couldn't wear because I was so embarrassed of it. Having this tattoo removed is like a final chain being broken, no longer having to look at a constant reminder. I'm finally free!" - Anonymous Survivor
"The most amazing part of my healing process as a survivor was watching that tattoo being removed. I can dress in the morning without having the constant reminder of past experiences. I was physically free many years ago but it wasn't until the unbranding process that I truly felt set free emotionally. I don't feel like a victim anymore. I am a survivor." - Anonymous Survivor
"Scott Vaughan has had such an impact on my life. I've had three tattoos removed that I carried for several years. I lived in complete shame for years. Scott made me comfortable during the procedure, and his staff was just as amazing from beginning to end. Unbranded is not just a company; it's a place of transformation and relief for survivors like myself.
Scott has a deep heart for helping survivors, and it's his passion to continue his calling. I will always be grateful for him and his company and how they have changed my life." - Anonymous Survivor
" I want to express my sincere gratitude to Scott for helping me remove a tattoo on my neck that served as a painful reminder of an abusive chapter in my life. Having it removed was the final step toward finding closure and moving forward from a situation that caused my family and me so much pain. Scott and his team showed me genuine compassion, understanding, and kindness throughout the process, going above and beyond to accommodate me and make this emotional experience easier than I ever expected.
With the tattoo gone, I know my children no longer have to be reminded of that pain when they look at me, and I feel a renewed sense of confidence as a mother. Scott has helped restore peace to our family and given me the confidence to move forward with my life's calling: being the best mother I can possibly be to my three beautiful children. I will always be grateful for his kindness and the care he showed me during such a meaningful moment in my life." - Anonymous Survivor