May is Mental Health Awareness Month. In this episode, Paula & Carrie introduce the listeners to Jason Dyke. Jason is the Founder of Carson's Village. Carson's Village helps families navigate the journey to healthy grieving after the loss of a loved one. Jason shares vivid details of his son Carson's suicide. He walks listeners through the events of that day, from leaving home to go to a neighbor's house, to returning home and finding Carson unresponsive. Carson's Village is responsible for helping over 900 families across America through the journey of death and loss. To find out more information about Carson's Village, go to the website at www.carsonsvillage.org, or contact them at 877-789-0722.

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In this episode, Carrie & Paula continue the conversation with Survivor Chelsey. This segment captures Chelsey's life from being trafficked in California to moving back to Kentucky. Chelsey explains how she left California and returned to Kentucky with one goal in mind, to get high! Chelsey also explains how she continued to be involved in trafficking in Kentucky as a result of her drug addiction. She shares how one encounter with a man named Ricky saved her life. 

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In this episode, Carrie & Paula continue the conversation with Survivor Chelsey. This segment captures Chelsey's life from middle school through early adulthood and the beginning of her trafficking experience in California. Chelsey shares how her abuse ended with her father. She also shares how she began to use her sexuality as a way to fit in and be accepted with her high school male friends. She explains how she was recruited by a friend to move to California and how the abuse and trafficking escalated.

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In this episode, Carrie & Paula introduce the listeners to Survivor Chelsey. This segment captures Chelsey's life through early childhood. Chelsey shares her story and how she was introduced to sex trafficking through her father. She shares how her sexual abuse from her father and his friends lasted for approximately 7 years. Chelsey informs listeners about "grooming" and how it can happen to children unexpectedly. 

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April is Child Abuse Awareness Month. In this episode, Carrie & Paula have an opportunity to talk to a Child Abuse Pediatrician, Dr. Suzanne Dakil. Dr. Dakil shares her story and how she chose the specialty of Child Abuse in Pediatrics. She shares how clients are referred to her through Law Enforcement or CPS. In addition, she talks about normal bruising versus bruising from physical abuse. Finally, she shares how to have age appropriate conversations with children about their genitals and self-exploration of their own bodies. 

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In this segment, we catch up with Whitney and she introduces her fiance', C.J. They share their journey through recovery and the importance of honesty and support. They also share challenges to recovery. CJ explains how fear contributes to addiction. He also explains his role as a sponsor with another program. Share this podcast, subscribe to it on your favorite media outlet, and come along on the journey with us as we #stepintothefight to help #endhumantrafficking. To learn more about us, visit our website at www.reclaim611.org or email us at [email protected].

In this episode, Carrie introduces the listeners to Sarah Phillips. Sarah is the Director of Rescue Her. Rescue Her is an anti-trafficking organization that exists to empower survivors of sex trafficking. Sarah shares her journey of how this initially started as an international operation. After facing challenges in India and being forced to leave that country, Rescue Her then focused on educating hotel staff to recognize victims of sex trafficking. After working with hotels, Rescue Her then became the organization it is today. To find out more information about Rescue Her, visit their website at www.rescueher.org. If you are a victim of sex trafficking call the hotline at 817-891-2093. Share this podcast, subscribe to it on your favorite media outlet, and come along on the journey with us as we #stepintothefight to help #endhumantrafficking. To learn more about us, visit our website at www.reclaim611.org or email us at [email protected].

In this episode, we introduce the listeners to Carrie Wright. Carrie is the Director of MDT at Dallas Children's Advocacy Center. She also served as Director of High-Risk Youth, where she supervised the coordination of child sex trafficking cases and high-risk youth identified within the MDT in Dallas County.  Carrie serves as DCAC’s Care Coordinator, continuing to oversee the coordination of child sex trafficking and high risk youth within Dallas County’s Care Coordination Team. Carrie serves on the  Executive Committee for the North Texas Coalition Against Human Trafficking, representing Internal Training. Share this podcast, subscribe to it on your favorite media outlet, and come along on the journey with us as we #stepintothefight to help #endhumantrafficking. To learn more about us, visit our website at www.reclaim611.org or email us at [email protected].

In this episode, Paula and Candace introduce the listeners to Dr. Stephanie Streat. Dr. Streat has a Doctorate of Social Work and she is employed as a school social worker. She shares information about the Inaugural Sorority Pageant and talks about her platform of Domestic Minor Sex Trafficking. Dr. Streat shares what she believes is critical to getting students to open up to her. She also walks the listeners through how to create a Safety Plan if you suspect a child will be harmed as a result of reporting suspected abuse. Dr. Streat can be reached via email at [email protected] this podcast, subscribe to it on your favorite media outlet, and come along on the journey with us as we #stepintothefight to help #endhumantrafficking. To learn more about us, visit our website at www.reclaim611.org or email us at [email protected].

In this interview, Paula and Carrie introduce the listeners to Carrie Windham. Carrie W. works as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate providing psychotherapy to adult, adolescent, and child victims of violent crime at the Regional Victim Crisis Center in Abilene, TX. Carrie shares insight as to how trauma impacts the brain and affects memory. She also shares information about how victims become comfortable in the "survival brain." Carrie gives insight into how to help victims recall certain details by using sensory questions. Share this podcast, subscribe to it on your favorite media outlet, and come along on the journey with us as we #stepintothefight to help #endhumantrafficking. To learn more about us, visit our website at www.reclaim611.org or email us at [email protected].