Zona Garrett

Persons with Lived Experience: Inspiring Stories for Unprecedented Times

Zona Garrett

  • "Getting into the Game at 15" Kia Dupclay from 10 years of Trafficking to Executive Director of Free2DreamBig

"Getting into the Game at 15" Kia Dupclay from 10 years of Trafficking to Executive Director of Free2DreamBig

Thursday 27th October 2022

Hear Kia Dupclay's journey from trafficked teen to leader at Free2DreamBig, focusing on resilience and support systems.
36 minutes
Inspiring
Empowering
Informative
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Transformative

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Persons with Lived Experience: Inspiring Stories for Unprecedented Times
Author:
Zona Garrett
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Categories:
Healing from Sexual Trauma
Recovery from Trauma
Family Recovery from Addiction
Sobriety Success Stories
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
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Kia Dupclay: From Trafficked Teen to Empowering Leader

There's no such thing as impossible. We have to be able to provide people with livable wages, livable resources and allow them to have those dreams.
Imagine being just 15 years old and thrust into a world of unimaginable horrors. That's the reality Kia Dupclay faced when she was trafficked, an ordeal that lasted a decade. In this episode of 'Persons with Lived Experience', Kia shares her harrowing yet inspiring journey from victim to victor. Now the Executive Director of Free2DreamBig, Kia is a beacon of hope for many who find themselves in similar dark places.
She dives into her experiences with homelessness, the foster care system, substance abuse, and the juvenile justice system, painting a vivid picture of the challenges she overcame. But Kia's story doesn't end with her survival; it continues with her thriving and helping others do the same. Through her work, she provides crucial resources and support to those affected by trafficking and exploitation.
Kia stresses the importance of trauma-informed care and societal changes that ensure everyone has access to livable wages and necessary resources. This episode isn't just a story of survival; it's a testament to the power of resilience, self-love, and community support. If you're looking for a tale of triumph over adversity, Kia Dupclay's story will leave you inspired and motivated to make a difference.