Hosted by Shared Hope International · 🇺🇸 US · EN-US · 63 episodes
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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.
Shared Hope International hosts Invading the Darkness: Stories from the Fight against Child Sex Trafficking, a society show with 63 episodes published.
What does it mean to honor the journey—and keep going? In this closing episode of Season 5, Mik and Yvonne come together to reflect on the voices, stories, and wisdom shared throughout the season. They revisit the heart
What does hope look like when healing is still unfolding? In this deeply moving episode, Crystal and Tiffany share an honest conversation about pain, perseverance, and the quiet courage it takes to keep choosing life. Th
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 beyo
What does healing look like when it happens inside family—and in full view of imperfection? In this deeply honest father-daughter conversation, Pema and Russell reflect on restoration, accountability, and the long, messy
What happens when healing is no longer done alone? In this heartfelt episode, Jamie and Lisa reflect on the powerful role community plays in long-term restoration. They share how reclaiming identity, joy, and curiosity o
What if healing isn’t about fixing what’s broken—but finding what was missing? In this honest and deeply human conversation, Heather and June explore what restoration looks like when healing changes from day to day. They
What does restoration look like when you’ve walked the journey for decades—and choose to make room for those coming behind you? In this deeply moving episode, Connie and Telisia reflect on long-term healing, reclaimed id
What happens when boys are finally included in the conversation? In this deeply moving episode, Bob and John-Michael speak with courage and clarity about the often-overlooked reality that boys and men experience sexual a
What does hope look like after incarceration—and who gets to define it? In this powerful episode, Brandi and Jarrett share an honest conversation about reclaiming identity, faith, and purpose after incarceration. Togethe
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
What if rescue isn’t the end of the story—but the beginning? In this special bonus episode, Mikayla, Director of Training at Shared Hope International, sits down to discuss STILL HOPE, a powerful new film that shines a l
New Season, New Episode! Season 5 of Invading the Darkness begins with a deeply meaningful conversation about restoration, long-term healing, and legacy. In this opening episode, Marian and Yvonne come together to answer
Part 2 of Stephanie's story is here! In Part 1, Stephanie shared the deep and lasting impact of trauma on the brain and body. Now in Part 2, she opens up about the next chapter—her journey toward healing. Through faith,
The body keeps the score—and the brain remembers. In this powerful two-part episode of Invading the Darkness, Stephanie courageously shares how trauma shaped her mind, body, and spirit. From the impact of early exploitat
In this powerful episode of Invading the Darkness , Anne opens up about her advocacy within Indigenous communities—where the wounds of trafficking are compounded by generations of systemic injustice. She highlights the u
In this episode, you’ll meet Sequoia—a young girl placed in a DJJ facility, despite never being charged with a crime. She didn’t need punishment; she needed help. But instead of being seen as a child in need, the system
In Part 2 of Courtney’s story, Yvonne and Kim continue the conversation with a deeper look at what happens after the system fails survivors. Courtney’s mother still lives with the weight of a criminal record—one that nev
Courtney and her mother were both trafficked by the same predator—but the system didn’t treat them the same. While Courtney was seen as a victim, her mother was criminalized. In Part 1 of this gripping two-part series, C
What if happiness felt terrifying instead of safe? In this powerful episode of Invading the Darkness, Ashley bravely unpacks how early trauma impacts the brain—and how for many trafficking survivors, even joy can feel li
In this raw and courageous episode of Invading the Darkness, Barb shares how the system failed to see her as a victim—and instead labeled her a criminal. But her story didn’t end there. With boldness and grace, Barb is n
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