
The Reminder Remedy with Alena Conley · 2024-05-20 · 50 min
In this powerful episode of "The Reminder Remedy," host Alena Conley sits down with Alexandra Ford from The Laughing Survivor, an anti-human trafficking organization. They delve into Alexandra's personal journey of discovering her past experiences as human trafficking, the nuances of trauma and domestic abuse, and the impact of these gateways on entering such predicaments. The conversation also explores the broad implications of consent, coercive control, and trauma bonding within the context of human trafficking. Key Highlights: Understanding Human Trafficking Alexandra shares her realization that what she had previously understood as domestic violence was, in fact, human trafficking, reshaping her life's mission towards advocacy and prevention. The Role of Consent in Trafficking The discussion highlights the critical distinction between consent and coercion, emphasizing the importance of enthusiastic consent and the deceptive complexities surrounding consent in abusive dynamics.