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
Angie & Kathy: Kinship- Unbreakable Bonds with Survivor Siblings S5E3
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What does healing look like when you don’t have to explain yourself?
In this episode, Kathy and Angie share an honest and powerful conversation about the unique kinship formed between survivors. They explore how survivor connection creates belonging, why healing is a lifelong and deeply personal journey, and how restoration happens when safety, dignity, and community come first. Their story-centered dialogue challenges common assumptions about recovery and highlights the strength found in walking the healing journey together.
Listen now to this meaningful conversation on kinship, restoration, and the unbreakable bonds that form when survivors support one another beyond survival.