Erica Wilson shared their story and experiences with us recently and you can find our conversation below.
Good morning Erica, it’s such a great way to kick off the day – I think our readers will love hearing your stories, experiences and about how you think about life and work. Let’s jump right in? What are you being called to do now, that you may have been afraid of before?
“I’m being called to address a deeply sensitive and often silenced issue — the sexual trauma of women who were not believed. For years, I carried the weight of that calling in silence, not because I didn’t care, but because I questioned if I had the strength or platform to carry it publicly.
But now, I’ve stepped fully into that assignment through a movement called HER-IT. It’s more than a name — it’s a response to those who were told to be quiet, to forget, or to simply ‘move on.’ HER-IT creates sacred space for women to be heard, held, and healed. And it reminds them that their voice, their story, and their restoration all matter deeply.
I was once afraid of the vulnerability it would require. But I’ve learned that obedience is louder than fear. And this — this is the space I was born to steward.”
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
“My name is Ms. Erica Wilson, and I’m the founder of IT Had 2 Happen™. My journey started at just 10 years old when I was sexually assaulted — an experience that silenced me for years. But what once broke me has become the foundation of my calling.
I’ll soon introduce and lead a movement called HER-IT, which gives voice to women who’ve experienced sexual trauma and weren’t believed. It’s bold, it’s restorative, and it’s sacred. We’re creating spaces for women to be heard, healed, and empowered.
Currently, I’m working on launching our HER-IT workbook, a podcast series, and live healing circles for survivors — because their stories deserve more than silence. They deserve to be HERD.”
Appreciate your sharing that. Let’s talk about your life, growing up and some of topics and learnings around that. What did you believe about yourself as a child that you no longer believe?
As a child, I internalized lies about myself. I believed I was unworthy, dirty, and that men would always despise me. Those were not just thoughts — they were chains.
“I experienced trauma no child should ever have to carry — and instead of being comforted, I was questioned. Members of my own family suggested that I was somehow responsible for the outcome of what was done to me.
That planted seeds of shame, self-blame, and silence. For years, I believed their words more than I believed my own pain. But through healing, I’ve learned: I was never responsible for someone else’s violation.
And through healing, I’ve broken those chains. I now know I am worthy, pure, and deeply loved. My past didn’t define me — it refined me. And what once silenced me has now become my testimony.”
Now, I speak for the little girl who was silenced — and for every woman who was blamed when she needed to be believed. That’s why HER-IT exists. Because we don’t just heal from trauma — we heal from the lies we were told afterward.”*
When did you stop hiding your pain and start using it as power?
I stopped hiding my pain when I was given a platform I never saw coming. After my son made it to the NFL, I found myself in rooms where my voice reached more people than ever before. Instead of shrinking, I chose to speak — not just as a proud mother, but as a survivor.
I launched a support organization for single mothers formerly known as 88 Blessings inc., and in the process, I realized: my story was never meant to stay silent. It was meant to strengthen others. That’s when the shift happened — from hiding what hurt to using it to heal. Not just for me, but for every woman still learning to believe in her own power.
Alright, so if you are open to it, let’s explore some philosophical questions that touch on your values and worldview. What would your closest friends say really matters to you?
I believe my closest friends would say that what truly matters to me is people. They know I’m genuinely selfless — always willing to put others before myself, not because I have to, but because I truly care.
They’d also tell you I’m a God-fearing woman who doesn’t mind praying anywhere — whether it’s in a room full of strangers or over the phone at midnight. I lead with love, walk in compassion, and carry my faith with me everywhere I go.
Before we go, we’d love to hear your thoughts on some longer-run, legacy type questions. Could you give everything your best, even if no one ever praised you for it?
Absolutely. I can give my best — even without applause, acknowledgment, or recognition. Because I know this calling isn’t about me.
What happened to me wasn’t random — it was preparation. It shaped me to serve, to pour, and to love others through what I’ve lived through.
I don’t need a stage to be faithful. I don’t need credit to be committed. I’m simply a servant — showing up with obedience, not for praise, but because someone’s healing is tied to my ‘yes.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.ericawilsonih2h.com
- Instagram: the_DrEricaWilson
- Linkedin: Dr. Erica Wilson
- Twitter: the_drericawilsonih2h
- Facebook: Dr. Erica Wilson
- Youtube: IT Had 2 Happen Studios
- Other: Non profit website: www.mothersofmotivatedsons.org
