Invading the Darkness: Stories from the Fight against Child Sex Trafficking
Welcome to Invading the Darkness: stories from the fight against child sex trafficking in the United States. This podcast features Linda Smith, the founder of Shared Hope International, sharing stories from her 23 years of fighting the battle of domestic minor sex trafficking.
In 2025, "Invading the Darkness" will introduce a video element to its podcast, featuring hosts Yvonne and Kim, who are survivors of sex trafficking and advocates for the Just Like Me campaign.
Yvonne and Kim will share their life experiences, insights, and narratives from other survivors.
Our desire is that each episode will help you better understand the importance of fighting child sexual exploitation in the United States.
Podcasting since 2021 • 44 episodes
Invading the Darkness: Stories from the Fight against Child Sex Trafficking
Latest Episodes
The Second Chance: Lindsay’s Journey from Exploitation to Advocacy S4E6
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 obstacl...
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Season 4
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Episode 6
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14:45
Liz's Story: Healing Through Art and Humanizing Restoration S4E5
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 ...
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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26:05
Navigating Legal Systems with Trauma-Informed Care: Lacey's Story S4E4
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 protec...
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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32:15
Bethany: Addressing the Importance of Community-based Responses S4E3
Welcome back to Shared Hope International’s Invading the Darkness podcast where we are elevating and amplify survivor voices and stories. In this powerful episode, Bethany shares how real change begins at t...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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30:05
Alia’s Story: From Exploitation to Empowerment S4E2
Season 4 Continues! We’re honored to have you join us for another powerful episode of Invading the Darkness where we will hear from Alia.From being exploited at a young age to now standing in boldness and purpose, Alia’s journey is one o...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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36:00
