Emancipation Nation Celia Williamson, PhD

At what ages are you the most and least happy in life? As we approach the new year, we bring Season 2 of the podcast to a close by discussing the seasons of your life. 

Have you ever thought of what a concerned parent of a trafficked child must go through? Have you ever put your feet in the shoes of a mom struggling with a child with mental illness? Well you are about to go inside and learn the emotional struggle and fight that takes place in trying to work with systems designed to respond and support. Do these systems partner with parents? This is a difficult to listen to, step-by-step, account of the struggle to regain and keep safe a bright, talented, and loving daughter.

Bill Cosby victimized vulnerable women. Listen to one woman's powerful story.  Formally known as Jane Doe #6, today Patte O'Connor is sharing her story as a in hopes of helping other victimized and vulnerable women reclaim their power and voice. Check out her website: https://patteoconnorassultsurvivorspeaker.com and read her powerful book: Chasing Bill Cosby: The Downfall of America's Dad.

Our conference planner Anna Schramm recaps our 19th  annual International Human Trafficking and Social Justice Conference! Find out who was there, what happened, and other juicy details. 

At the end of 7th grade Tamara MC was forced to marry a much older man in secret. Beginning at the age of 12, she spent her school years in classes and her summers as a married child forced to perform all of the duties of a traditional wife.  Listen as Tamara explains her experience from child bride and domestic servant to finally breaking free and finding her voice. 

It is a hidden secret that everyone knows, but few will talk about. Systems can cause trauma. There is a reason that today we are having a global conversation about  "trauma-informed care". It's because some of our systems have exploited, abused, and victimized vulnerable individuals without holding ourselves accountable. This story is one example of how powerful systems unleashed their power on one innocent young boy.