Zona Garrett

Persons with Lived Experience: Inspiring Stories for Unprecedented Times

Zona Garrett

  • Trafficked by a Former Cop Toni McKinley from Foster Youth and Runaway to Therapist and Human Trafficking Survivor Advisory Council

Trafficked by a Former Cop Toni McKinley from Foster Youth and Runaway to Therapist and Human Trafficking Survivor Advisory Council

Friday 13th January 2023

Hear Toni McKinley's journey from trafficking survivor to advocate on 'Voices of Resilience'. A tale of overcoming trauma and inspiring others.
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Persons with Lived Experience: Inspiring Stories for Unprecedented Times
Author:
Zona Garrett
Overview:
Categories:
Healing from Sexual Trauma
Recovery from Trauma
Family Recovery from Addiction
Sobriety Success Stories
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
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Toni McKinley's Path: From Trafficking Survivor to Healing Advocate

I don't know why I knew that, but I wanted to get that paper at whatever cost it would take, and to me it didn't matter if I cheated.
Imagine facing the darkest corners of human experience and emerging not just as a survivor, but as a beacon of hope. That's exactly what Toni McKinley has done. In this gripping episode of 'Voices of Resilience: Triumph Over Trauma', Toni shares her harrowing journey from being trafficked by a former police officer to becoming a respected therapist and advocate. Her story is not for the faint-hearted, touching on heavy themes like child sexual abuse, substance misuse, and homelessness.
But it's also a story of incredible resilience and transformation. Toni's early years were marred by trauma that left her vulnerable to exploitation. Yet, through therapy and sheer determination, she found a way to heal and help others. Now, as an executive director and author, she uses her experiences to guide others on their own paths to recovery.
This episode isn't just about the horrors of trafficking; it's about the power of therapy, the importance of survivor leadership, and the unyielding strength of the human spirit. Tune in to hear Toni's compelling narrative and find out how she's making a difference in the lives of many.