Zona Garrett
Zona Garrett
“That Sweet Innocent Girl No Longer Existed” Alina Donahue Sex Trafficking Survivor to Inspirational Speaker
“That Sweet Innocent Girl No Longer Existed” Alina Donahue Sex Trafficking Survivor to Inspirational Speaker
“That Sweet Innocent Girl No Longer Existed” Alina Donahue Sex Trafficking Survivor to Inspirational Speaker
Monday 10th October 2022
Listen to Alina Donahue's journey from sex trafficking survivor to advocate in 'Persons with Lived Experience'. Trigger warning: adult themes.
33 minutes
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Zona Garrett
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Healing from Sexual Trauma
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Family Recovery from Addiction
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Get the buttons here!Alina Donahue: Rising Above the Shadows of Trafficking
I've got to be this poster child and be a great example for other survivors that want to get away.
Imagine living in constant fear, hoping every day for an escape. This was Alina Donahue's reality in 2012 when she fell victim to human trafficking. For eight harrowing months, Alina endured unimaginable horrors at the hands of her trafficker. But her story doesn't end there. In this episode of 'Persons with Lived Experience', Alina shares her incredible journey from a sex trafficking survivor to a powerful inspirational speaker.
She’s not just telling her story; she’s using it to change lives and advocate for survivors everywhere. Alina was the first person in Florida to have her trafficking-related charges completely expunged, a milestone that underscores her resilience and determination. She talks candidly about the insidious tactics traffickers use, the importance of support systems, and the transformative power of sharing personal stories. Hosts Dixie and Zona join Alina in emphasizing the urgent need for prevention and ending trafficking in America.
This episode is more than just an eye-opener; it’s a beacon of hope for survivors and a call to action for everyone else. Trigger warning: This episode includes discussions on sexual assault, sex trafficking, larceny, substance abuse, intimate partner violence, and grooming.