Real Talk: June 2, 2021
Real talk: The last several months have been really hard for me. The more I've learned about human trafficking (HT), the more I've felt 4 emotions: anger, sadness, thankfulness, and hope -- anger that so many don't even believe it's a real issue; sadness that so many are hurting; thankfulness that I met Mari so she had that support many don't; and hope because so much is changing and mountains are moving. It's a weird mix of emotions, but I can't describe it any other way. A huge contributor to my knowledge has been the podcast " Consider Before Consuming " by @FightTheNewDrug . The guests they interview...I can't put in words how much their stories have opened my eyes, moved my heart, and given me hope that something can change. For the first time, I knew people were talking about it, people were acting on it, and people actually cared. With Mari, it was only the two of us, no one else seemed to see her, no one else cared about anything sh