Part 2 of Stephanie's story is here!

In Part 1, Stephanie shared the deep and lasting impact of trauma on the brain and body. Now in Part 2, she opens up about the next chapter—her journey toward healing. Through faith, community, and trauma-responsive care, Stephanie is learning what it means to not just survive, but to live fully again.

This episode also explores how critical trauma-responsive care is in supporting survivors on their path to restoration. If you want to learn more about how to respond to survivors with compassion and understanding, we encourage you to take Shared Hope’s RESPOND eLearning course. Access it here: https://training.sharedhope.org/learn/courses/12/respond-treating-human-trafficking-in-the-field

Don’t miss this powerful continuation of Stephanie’s story.


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The body keeps the score—and the brain remembers.

In this powerful two-part episode of Invading the Darkness, Stephanie courageously shares how trauma shaped her mind, body, and spirit. From the impact of early exploitation to the long journey of reclaiming her voice, she opens up about what true healing looks like when the past won’t easily let go.

Part 1 explores the neurological and emotional toll of trauma—and how shame, fear, and silence can linger even after the abuse ends.

Come back for Part 2 where it dives into Stephanie’s path toward healing through faith, community, and trauma-informed support—offering hope to survivors and insight to those walking beside them.

Listen now to this honest and redemptive conversation on what it means to remember, to heal, and to rise.

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In this powerful episode of Invading the Darkness, Anne opens up about her advocacy within Indigenous communities—where the wounds of trafficking are compounded by generations of systemic injustice. She highlights the urgent need for culturally competent, community-led resources that honor identity, tradition, and the path to healing.

This conversation is both a challenge and an invitation: to listen deeply, learn humbly, and lead with respect. True restoration begins when we recognize the culture, history, and unique needs of those we serve.

As a member of Shared Hope’s JuST Response Council, Anne also helped shape the Roadmap Report, a guide for building non-system-based responses to vulnerable youth. You can learn more about the JuST Response Council and the Roadmap Report by visiting https://sharedhope.org/what-we-do/bring-justice/just-response-council/

Tune in to hear how Anne is walking alongside her community with compassion, courage, and commitment.

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