Meet Jill Medina, founder of Guard the Sacred, LLC
About Guard The Sacred, LLC
About Me
I'm Jill Medina, and I'm so glad you found my website!
My path to domestic violence advocacy is rooted in both lived experience and a deep commitment to justice, healing, and empowerment.
From a very young age, I experienced sexual abuse that was never acknowledged or addressed by the adults meant to protect me. Growing up, I endured ongoing verbal and emotional abuse, followed by sexually, emotionally, and verbally abusive relationships throughout adolescence and adulthood, including two marriages. I have also experienced spiritual abuse within faith spaces and workplace trauma—experiences that further shaped my understanding of how power, control, and silence can harm individuals and families.
These experiences did not break me—they clarified my purpose.
I am an affiliated domestic violence advocate with Called to Peace Ministries and am currently pursuing my Bachelor of Science in Psychology, with plans to continue on to a master’s degree to become a trauma-informed therapist. My work is grounded in a trauma-informed, survivor-centered lens, with a strong focus on coercive control, emotional abuse, spiritual abuse, and the complex dynamics that often go unseen or misunderstood.
What I bring to this work is not only education and training, but deep empathy, active listening, and a genuine respect for each survivor’s autonomy and lived reality. I believe survivors are the experts of their own lives. My role is to provide education, advocacy, support, and clarity—without judgment, pressure, or agenda.
My faith is an important part of who I am and why I do this work. I believe that caring for the oppressed, protecting the vulnerable, and walking alongside those who are suffering is central to what we are called to do. Justice, compassion, and dignity are not optional—they are deeply aligned with the heart of our Creator. This belief shapes my commitment to advocacy that is ethical, respectful, and empowering, never coercive or shaming. I also believe in the Keetoowah teaching of adagesdi or love and care for all people, including the oppressed and downtrodden.
Helping the oppressed is not just something I do—it is my calling. I am honored to walk alongside survivors and families as they seek safety, clarity, and empowerment on their own terms.
Please feel free to reach out to me with any questions at: info@guardthesacred.com.
Important Note on Advocacy vs. Therapy
I provide domestic violence advocacy, education, and support, not mental health therapy or clinical counseling. While my work is trauma-informed and informed by my education in psychology, I do not diagnose, treat, or provide psychotherapy. Advocacy focuses on empowerment, resources, education, and support related to safety and abuse dynamics.
If you are seeking clinical mental health treatment, I am happy to help you explore appropriate therapeutic resources and referrals.
Our Mission
Guard the Sacred, LLC, exists to protect, empower, and advocate for those whose safety, dignity, and voice deserve to be honored. We stand with survivors, families, and communities to ensure that every person is treated as sacred and defended with courage, compassion, and truth.
We live by the Keetoowah Cherokee teaching: Honor all people with love, even to the last day on this earth. This love is called adagesdi, it means love and care for all people.
Core Values
- Dignity: Every life has inherent worth
- Protection: Safety comes first
- Truth: We advocate with honesty & integrity
- Courage: We stand up for those who feel silenced
- Healing: We support journeys toward wholeness & restoration
- Adagesdi: Love & care for all people
We support those who feel vulnerable, unheard, or at risk due to trauma, abuse, injustice, or systemic barriers. If you're experiencing feelings of fear, confusion, or shame, struggling with decision-making under pressure, or facing obstacles in accessing help, Guard the Sacred is here for you. We offer compassionate, trauma-informed, and empowering support to help you navigate legal, social, and personal systems.
Our Commitment
Our biggest goal is to make a positive difference in our clients' lives by acting as a steadfast ally. We ensure every client knows they are sacred, valued, and worth fighting for. At Guard the Sacred, we stand by you, listen to your needs, and help protect your dignity and choices. We're committed to helping you reclaim a sense of control and security, fostering healing, and empowering you to move forward.
"Guard the Sacred provided me with the support and guidance I needed during a very difficult time. I felt safe, heard, and empowered to make the best decisions for my life."
- A Grateful Client