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
Jasmine & Marianne: We Are More Than Survivors S5E10
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What does restoration look like when survivors are trusted as experts—not just invited to share their stories?
In this rich and empowering conversation, Jasmine and Marianne explore identity, healing, and leadership beyond labels. They speak candidly about reclaiming autonomy, defining success on their own terms, and navigating spaces like academia, advocacy, and systems-level change without being reduced to their past experiences.
This episode challenges the idea that healing or leadership should look one way. Jasmine and Marianne reflect on giving themselves grace in evolving seasons, honoring individuality, and claiming space in research, policy, and strategic decision-making. Together, they affirm that survivors belong everywhere—not as tokens, but as leaders, thinkers, and innovators shaping the future of anti-trafficking response.
Listen now to this powerful conversation about grace, identity, and what it means to live fully beyond the survivor label.