Lindsay’s story is one of redemption, resilience, and the power of a second chance. In this inspiring episode of Invading the Darkness, she opens up about her experience with trafficking, the obstacles she faced in breaking free, and how God transformed her pain into purpose.

Now an advocate and powerful voice for others, Lindsay is using her second chance to speak truth, ignite change, and fight for justice for those still trapped in the cycle.

Lindsay’s story also highlights the urgent need for communities to be equipped to recognize and respond to trafficking. That’s why Shared Hope offers practical tools and training to help you take action. Our Warning Signs of Trafficking guide helps individuals spot red flags early, while our RESPOND and EXPLOITED e-learning courses offer in-depth, trauma-informed training for professionals and community members alike. If you’re ready to be part of the solution, explore our resources designed to help build a coordinated, compassionate community-based response—because healing and prevention both start with awareness.

Her journey reminds us: no one is too far gone for hope—and every survivor deserves a chance to thrive.

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Warning Signs of Trafficking: https://invadingthedarkness.org/#learn-the-warning-signs

RESOND e-Learning Course to understand domestic minor sex trafficking: https://store.sharedhope.org/product/exploited/

EXPLOITED e-Learning Course for first responders: https://store.sharedhope.org/product/respond/

Road Map Report for community-based responses: https://sharedhope.org/what-we-do/bring-justice/just-response-council/roadmap-report/

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Listen now to hear how Lindsay is turning survival into strength and advocacy into action.

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In this episode of Invading the Darkness, Liz invites us into her journey of healing, where creativity became a lifeline and restoration meant more than survival—it meant reclaiming her identity. Through art, advocacy, and authenticity, Liz is helping others see survivors not just by their past, but by their purpose.

Her story challenges us to move beyond labels and lean into what true, human-centered restoration looks like—full of grace, dignity, and hope. It’s also a powerful reminder that everyone has a role to play in the fight against trafficking and that awareness is essential at every level of society, from our neighborhoods to schools, workplaces, and even medical offices.

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Tune in to hear how Liz is using her voice and vision to help others heal, one art-filled expression at a time.

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In this deeply moving episode of Invading the Darkness, Lacey shares her experience navigating the legal system as a trafficking survivor—and the lasting impact it had on her healing. From being retraumatized by the very systems meant to protect her, to becoming an advocate for change, Lacey sheds light on the urgent need for trauma-informed, survivor-centered support in every step of the justice process.

Her story is a powerful reminder that justice must do more than prosecute—it must protect, restore, and truly see the person behind the case.

You can help make the legal system more survivor-centered and trauma informed! Take the Victim-Offender Intersectionality course and share it with criminal justice professionals you know. Visit https://store.sharedhope.org/product/voi/ to get started!

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Listen now to hear Lacey’s journey and the call to reform systems that were never built with survivors in mind.

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