Michael Wilson / Maureen Cavanagh
Michael Wilson / Maureen Cavanagh
Collateral Damage Season 2. Ep. 32. (Special Guest - Nikki Bell)
Collateral Damage Season 2. Ep. 32. (Special Guest - Nikki Bell)
Collateral Damage Season 2. Ep. 32. (Special Guest - Nikki Bell)
Wednesday 19th February 2020
Nikki Bell discusses her journey from commercial sexual exploitation to founding LIFT, empowering survivors through advocacy and support.
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Michael Wilson / Maureen Cavanagh
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Get the buttons here!Nikki Bell's Journey: From Exploitation to Empowerment
I can't think of anybody that wasn't involved in prostitution along the way.
Ever wondered what it takes to turn personal suffering into a mission of hope? In this compelling episode of 'Collateral Damage', hosts Maureen Cavanagh and Michael Wilson sit down with Nikki Bell, the Founder and Executive Director of LIFT (Living in Freedom Together). Nikki opens up about her harrowing experiences with commercial sexual exploitation (CSE) and how she turned her life around to help others escape the same fate.
LIFT is a survivor-led organization dedicated to ending prostitution and supporting those affected by CSE through direct services, advocacy, and community outreach. Nikki's story is one of resilience and transformation. She discusses the unique challenges faced by individuals caught in the web of CSE, such as dealing with trauma, substance use, and the struggle to acquire basic life skills and employment opportunities.
The conversation also touches on the urgent need for societal change in how we perceive prostitution, advocating for decriminalization as a way to protect and empower those exploited. One of the highlights of this episode is Nikki's emphasis on the importance of EMDR therapy (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) in healing from the compounded trauma often associated with CSE. She shares personal anecdotes that illustrate the profound impact this therapy has had on her recovery journey.
By the end of the episode, listeners are left with a powerful call to action: support survivor-led organizations like LIFT and advocate for the rights and dignity of those impacted by commercial sexual exploitation. Nikki Bell's journey from victim to advocate serves as an inspiring reminder that even in the darkest of circumstances, there is a path to empowerment and change.