A birthing center opening next year in New Mexico will provide a safe place for women to heal through their traditions. Where we birth and how we birth is important.”She believes that a birthing center that supports the young mothers’ practice of their traditions could help make the difference between more trauma and healing. Native women are also more likely to be victims of domestic violence; they are more likely to be trafficked, and experience rape and sexual assault at more than twice the national rate. Her birthing center is a place where that can happen. “There’s sacrifice, there’s pain, and there’s healing.” During traditional dances, women learn how strong they can be.