Zona Garrett
Zona Garrett
I Didn't Know it was Trafficking Co-Founder Zona Garrett of Bring Freedom
I Didn't Know it was Trafficking Co-Founder Zona Garrett of Bring Freedom
I Didn't Know it was Trafficking Co-Founder Zona Garrett of Bring Freedom
Sunday 25th December 2022
Hear Zona Garrett's powerful story of surviving human trafficking and becoming an advocate for change. Tune in for inspiration and hope.
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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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Get the buttons here!Zona Garrett: From Trafficking Survivor to Advocate for Change
It's amazing what your brains will do to protect you, so that you can keep going, so you can keep showing up as a person.
Imagine discovering that the life you thought was normal was actually a nightmare of human trafficking. That's exactly what happened to Zona Garrett, co-founder of Bring Freedom. In this gripping episode of 'Persons with Lived Experience', Zona opens up about her journey from a trafficked child to a beacon of hope for others facing similar horrors. Thrust into adult situations far too early, Zona's childhood was marred by shame and guilt.
Yet, she found the courage to protect her siblings and herself, drawing strength from her faith and community. Zona's story sheds light on the profound impact of abuse on a child's development and the unique challenges of safeguarding loved ones in abusive environments. Through her work with Bring Freedom, she now provides vital awareness and prevention training for individuals, agencies, and families.
This episode isn't just a tale of survival; it's a testament to the power of resilience and the importance of support systems in overcoming trauma. Zona's words, 'It's amazing what your brains will do to protect you, so that you can keep going, so you can keep showing up as a person', resonate deeply, offering hope and encouragement to anyone who has faced similar struggles. Tune in to hear Zona's full story and be inspired by her unwavering spirit.