From Trafficking to Freedom: What Happens When Survivors Are Given Real Support with Freedom a la Cart

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We weren’t planning on dropping another episode before the new year, but when the timing feels right, you listen.

This is a special holiday re-share of my conversation with Vanessa Torres from Freedom a la Cart, an organization doing some of the most important, powerful work in our community.

In this episode, Vanessa shares her personal story of surviving human trafficking and what real healing actually looks like when someone is met with safety, employment, community, and time. We talk about trauma bonds, recovery, motherhood, and the long road back to trust. Both in others and in yourself. It’s honest, heavy at times, and deeply human.

We’re bringing this conversation back right now because Freedom a la Cart, like many nonprofits, was recently denied grant funding they were counting on. In response, their team launched an end-of-year giving campaign to help bridge the gap and continue supporting survivors during a season when the need is especially real.

If this episode moves you, you’ll find a link to their Freedom Matters campaign below. Whether you give, share, or simply listen with intention. Every bit of support matters.

✨ Learn more or support their campaign here: https://freedomalacart.org/freedom-matters/

Thank you for being here and for being part of a community that shows up when it counts.