The trauma started early in Amanda's life. Being raised in a military family they moved a lot, and each person in her family unit dished out a different kind of abuse. Emotional, physical, and sexual. The only safe place she could find was at a church on base that she ran away to on Sunday mornings. But that was only temporary. Amanda had no idea what healthy relationships looked like. At three separate times in multiple countries she found herself being trafficked. It didn't happen like the media talks about, and getting free was only through the grace of God. Bio: Amanda Blackwood is an accomplished artist and author, public speaker, podcast host, trauma recovery mentor and a survivor of human trafficking. Amanda has spoken on a multitude of stages, international summits, radio programs, and had over a dozen books. She launched two podcasts - one that focuses on interviewing other authors of trauma, and the other that discusses the long term consequences of trauma and how to fight back for a better life. A portion of every book sale goes to help fight human trafficking. Amanda lives in Denver, Colorado with her rescue cats and supportive husband who keep her sane. Connect with Amanda: https://detailedpieces.com https://growthfromdarkness.com https://www.facebook.com/AmandaBlackwoodSurvivor https://www.instagram.com/detailedpieces https://www.linkedin.com/in/authoramandablackwood https://twitter.com/DetailedPieces https://www.tiktok.com/@detailedpieces https://amandablackwoodthesurvivor.wordpress.com https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/17646596.Amanda_Blackwood https://www.bookbub.com/authors/amanda-blackwood https://www.etsy.com/your/shops/LadyBlackwoodShop/ My primary podcast can be found at https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amandablackwood My collaboration podcast is at https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/growthfromdarkness Resources https://daniellebernock.com/ https://clarity.fm/daniellebernock https://www.daniellebernock.com/coaching/ Join my community https://dani-daniellebernock-com.ck.page/31bfe7d9fa Additional resources: Books: Emerging With Wings https://www.amazon.com/Emerging-Wings-True-Story-Heals/dp/0996103317/ Because You Matter https://www.amazon.com/Because-You-Matter-Ownership-Really/dp/0996103333/ Taco ‘Bout Your Value Taco ‘Bout Your Value https://www.amazon.com/Taco-Bout-Your-Value-Self-Esteem/dp/0996103376/ Socials: https://www.facebook.com/daniellebernock/ https://www.instagram.com/dbernock/ https://www.youtube.com/c/DanielleBernockLovesYou https://twitter.com/DBernock https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielle-bernock-6ab50467/ https://www.tiktok.com/@dbernock Listed on Feedspot: https://blog.feedspot.com/overcoming_adversity_podcasts/ Disclaimer: Opinions do not replace the advice from a qualified medical professional, and Victorious Souls might not agree with some content shared by guests. #humantrafficking #traumahealingjourney #traumahealing #traumaispersonal #emotionalmanipulation #traumabonding #military #church #sanctuary #overcomingadversity #emotionaltrauma #childhoodtrauma #liveinterview #recovery #godlovesyou #becauseyoumatter #author #speaker #podcast #daniellebernock #thatladyontheinternetwholovesyou --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/victorioussoulspodcast/message