Odyssey House Journals
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118 Odyssey House Journals - January Riggin
118 Odyssey House Journals - January Riggin
118 Odyssey House Journals - January Riggin
Friday 17th November 2023
Hear January Riggin's inspiring story of surviving trafficking and addiction, and her mission to help sex workers through Soap2Hope.
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Episode Overview
- January Riggin, a survivor of trafficking and addiction, shares her journey and the founding of Soap2Hope
- Emphasizes the critical need for long-term healing and support for survivors of trafficking
- Challenges prevalent myths surrounding trafficking, emphasizing the scope of the issue in Utah
- Involvement in Victim Services for Human Trafficking subcommittee under the Utah Attorney General's office
- Commits to weekly outreach to provide support and resources for high-risk sex workers
I recently just celebrated 17 years in recovery, right? You know what I mean? And I feel like that's pretty cool because there's not a lot of women with long-term I know I know I look up to you so much I just love you and the work that I'm like I'm gonna just like do a little like dance because like I sometimes I don't see a lot of women with long-term recovery right and I know I came in a long time ago and there is women with that five six years but like some don't make it past that like 10 or 12 or 15 and those are hard years right like because you get comfortable right you get comfortable here and we forget to continue to do the work and continue to do the healing yes and so i man i yeah i still have my own trigger responses you know airports a lot for me you know going into other states because then they're that is not familiar for me right and so certain demeanors or actions or reactions can always in like that is survivors all the way around right like they've either been taken or you know there there is that story it's not always like the movies but women have been right and kids have been absolutely kidnapped right and so that fear of being in public and safe and at the park and that could happen to you again that is for the rest of your life yeah like that just doesn't go away these triggers are gonna last forever forever? Right. Absolutely.
Imagine facing the darkest chapters of life and emerging as a beacon of hope for others. That's the journey of January Riggin, the founder of Soap2Hope, a nonprofit dedicated to helping sex workers escape the grip of addiction and find a new path. In this episode of Odyssey House Journals, host Randall Carlisle and co-host Destiny Garcia sit down with January to explore her incredible story of survival and advocacy.
January’s personal experiences with trafficking and addiction fuel her passion for her work, providing a lifeline to those in desperate need. She recounts her own harrowing past, sharing vivid memories of selling her body at a young age, and how these experiences inspired her to create Soap2Hope. This organization takes a 'boots on the ground' approach, offering direct support to sex workers dealing with addiction, mental health challenges, and physical health issues.
What sets January apart is her unwavering commitment to long-term healing. She stresses the importance of sustained support for survivors, challenging common misconceptions about trafficking along the way. Her involvement in the Victim Services for Human Trafficking subcommittee under the Utah Attorney General's office underscores her dedication to this cause. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the intersection of addiction recovery and human trafficking.
January’s story is not just about survival; it's about transforming pain into purpose and creating real change in the lives of those who need it most.