Surviving Domestic Human Trafficking w/Alexandra Stevenson

Mama Knows

Cloud10

Parenting, Kids & Family

5.0 • 1K Ratings

🗓️ 31 October 2023

⏱️ 37 minutes

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What is Trafficking and Why Do I Need to Care About It?This week we tackled a scary, but important topic with Alexandra Stevenson.We covered: 1. Alexandra's story about domestic human trafficking2. Top red flags parents should be aware of around human trafficking3. When a parents suspects human trafficking, what steps do they take to ensure safety for their family? Alexandra Stevenson, a former trafficking victim turned activist, embarked on her anti-trafficking journey at 11. After 10 years and personal hardships, she recognized her experience as human trafficking. With a candid storytelling approach and strong academic background, she bridges communities, educates on tough subjects, and empowers change. She co-founded Uprising in Wyoming and her personal brand, The Laughing Survivor, in British Columbia. Alexandra's strength and resilience inspire others to persevere and foster compassion. Instagram: The Laughing SurvivorWebsite: TheLaughingSurvivor.com ______________________________Did you love this episode? BUY ME A COFFEE for support!Find me on Instagram@balkanina@mamaknowspodcastFind me on TikTokBalkaninaSubscribe to my NewsletterPrivate Facebook Motherhood-Podcast CommunityMama Knows FBDisclaimer: This podcast does not provide any medical advice, it is for informational purposes only! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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1:07.1	I wanted to put out a trigger warning for today's episode. There will be mentions of child sex trafficking, child sexual grooming, rape, and drug use, as well as domestic human trafficking.
1:20.0	Today's kind of a heavy topic.
1:21.6	We are talking about domestic human trafficking.
1:24.4	I'm talking to Alexandra Stevenson
1:26.6	who was actually groomed and trafficked
1:31.4	here in the US by a boyfriend so her story's super interesting
1:36.4	her advocacy for this topic is admirable and I'm hoping that we as moms can
1:41.8	really learn something from this topic and just kind of be aware of all the things that can happen right in our own homes.
1:49.7	So let's get into it. Hi Alexandra, I'm so happy to talk to you today.
1:57.6	This is such a heavy topic I feel like and something that a lot of parents don't really consider knowing much about including myself
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