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.
Invading the Darkness: Stories from the Fight against Child Sex Trafficking
Pt. 1 The Brain Remembers: Stephanie on Trauma, Healing, and Hope S4E13
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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