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"I knew that if in that darkest moment, if I was going to be kept alive, there was a reason for it, and I knew life wasn't going to be what it had always been, it wasn't going to be this painful thing.\u201d \u2013 Amanda Blackwood

Today\u2019s featured bestselling multi-genre bookcaster is a human trafficking survivor, artist, speaker, voice actress, and trauma recovery mentor, Amanda Blackwood. Amanda and I had a chat about her book, \u201cCustom Justice\u201d, the misconceptions surrounding human trafficking, the power of writing as a healing tool, and tons more!

Key Things You\u2019ll Learn:

Some of the myths and misconceptions about human trafficking

How speaking up about her experiences helped her healing process

The importance of forgiveness and finding healthy relationships after trauma

Why asking for help is a sign of strength

Amanda\u2019s Site: https://detailedpieces.com/

Amanda\u2019s Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B078T1V8M7/allbooks?ingress=0&visitId=0bd507ce-e820-4038-9bb6-e700c102b14e&store_ref=ap_rdr&ref_=ap_rdr

Amanda\u2019s Podcast, \u201cSurvivors - Stories of Hope Live On\u201d: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/survivors-stories-of-hope-live-on/id1518870187?uo=4

The opening track is titled "Money Trees" by the magnanimous chill-hop master, Marcus D (@marcusd). Be sure to visit his site and support his craft. https://marcusd.net/

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