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Resources and source material are linked in the episode notes. Thank you so much for listening. Shawnee Baker is a co-victum, mother of five, an author, non-profit organization founder, and nurse from Ontario,

Canada. In this episode, Shawnee shares about her daughter Bailey, a bright, motivated college

sophomore with hopes of becoming a neurologist. However, as Bailey's second year of college began, her life would be tragically

cut short under suspicious, allegedly criminal circumstances. Now, Shawnee is working to bring

awareness, education, and safety resources to young adults all over the country in honor of Bailey's legacy.

The Broken Cycle Media team is incredibly grateful for Shawnee's willingness to share Bailey

with our audience, as well as for her grace, wisdom, and advocacy.

This episode is in loving memory of Bailey Grogan.

My name is Shawnee Baker. I'm Bailey's mom. I'm also a mom to four other children,

McKenzie, Tristan, Serafina, and Savannah. My family would describe me as very loving, nurturing, compassionate,

and determined. I was born in Oakville, Ontario, just north of Toronto is where I was raised.

I had my three children very early in life. I was 19 when I had McKenzie. I had two other babies before I was 23 and Bailey was my last. Bailey was born in Texas. I was working in San

Antonio at the time and my husband then we were having some challenges in our marriage. When Bailey was six days old, he left. I returned back to the Toronto area with my three children, got sole custody of them and raised them in Toronto when I met my current husband. We were dating online. One thing led to another and about 10 years ago. I came to the U.S.

and started working at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston. I was in the NICU as a

NICU nurse. Bailey's early years were challenging for me as a mother, but she has always shown to be an exceptional child. Bailey and I were closer

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