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March 30, 2024 68 mins

In this episode, I invited Michelle Shehkinah onto the podcast to discuss sex work. Some of the topics discussed include Michelle's experience with her ex-husband, emotional manipulation used for grooming into sex work, finding courage to escape bad situations, and celebrating ourselves. Subscribe today and join the conversation!

 

Michelle Shekhinah is a mother and a survivor of familial sex trafficking that stemmed from her marriage. From her experience, she has become a provider of trauma coaching. Michelle has gone through what some would consider unbearable, yet she was determined to save myself and survive. She now use her skills as a healthcare worker to advocate for domestic violence and trauma survivors. Healing is her gift. You can learn more about Michelle's coaching services on her website (https://fromthefloortothedoor.com/).

 

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Crisis and Psychological Resources

Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network

  1. https://www.rainn.org

  2. 800-656-HOPE (4673)

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

  1. https://www.988lifeline.org

  2. 800-273-TALK (8255)

  3. Text or call 988

National Domestic Violence Hotline

  1. https://www.thehotline.org

  2. 800-799-7233

  3. Text START to 88788

Find A Therapist

  1. American Psychological Association (https://www.apa.org/topics/crisis-hotlines)

  2. Psychology Today (https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/family-marital)

  3. Therapist Locator (https://www.therapistlocator.net/)

Access additional resources on Open Counseling (https://blog.opencounseling.com/hotlines-us/)

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