Sendy Mom with Becky Brouwer

Sendy Mom with Becky Brouwer Trailer Bonus Episode 9 Season 1

Episode #009 | Tales from a Sendy Survivor: Faith Robles | Dec 6, 2024

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Episode Description:
In this conversation, Becky Brouwer interviews Faith Robles, a survivor of trafficking, who shares her harrowing journey from childhood trauma to empowerment. Faith discusses her experiences with abuse, the normalization of trafficking in her community, and her eventual escape. She emphasizes the importance of advocacy, healing, and legislative efforts to support survivors. Faith also highlights her aspirations for the future, including writing a book and continuing her work in advocacy.

What you’ll Hear:
  • Faith Robles is an indigenous Mayan from Chiapas, Mexico.
  • She experienced child neglect and abuse from a young age.
  • Trafficking is often normalized in certain communities, perpetuating a cycle of abuse.
  • Faith's trafficker was also a minor, highlighting the complexity of trafficking dynamics.
  • She escaped her trafficking situation in April 2014 by seeking help from the NYPD.
  • Advocacy for survivors includes working on legislation to protect and support them.
  • Healing from trauma is a long and complex process that requires support and understanding.
  • Faith aims to write a book about her experiences to raise awareness.
  • She emphasizes the importance of self-advocacy and asking for help.
  • Faith's future aspirations include continuing her advocacy work and reconnecting with her roots. 

Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to Faith's Journey
02:25 Understanding Trafficking and Its Roots
05:10 The Cycle of Generational Trauma
08:15 The Complexity of Victimhood
11:04 Faith's Escape and the Role of Law Enforcement
16:42 Help from a Stranger
19:11 Faith's work with We Are PACT Survivor's Council
22:33 Learning a Language is Sendy
24:48 Discrimination of Indigenous People in Mexico
30:02 Resources for Survivors
35:56 The Journey of Healing and Support
45:47 Finding Joy in Simple Things
49:43 Addressing the Root Causes of Trafficking and The Equality Model
52:00 Future Aspirations and Advocacy
01:01:30 Rapid Fire Questions
01:06:03 Outro words and music.mp3


Sound Bites:

"I want to write a book of my story."
"I need to ask for help."
"I want to go to Disneyland."

Mentioned in the Show:
https://www.womenshistory.org/education-resources/biographies/sacagawea
Trata de Mujeres: De Tenancingo a Nueva York - very disturbing and only in Spanish
PACT
Dahlia’s Hope
Episode #003 - Natural Healing Roots: Lessons from a Sendy Mom with Debora Fletcher
Episode #004 - Sendy Bucket Lists with Jeanetta Robinson
Meet Me Next Christmas
Rising Strong by Brené Brown
‘I Will Never Forgive You’: Sex Trafficking Survivor Helps Put Her Captors Behind Bars by Aaron Rasmussen
Faith’s Freedom Fireside

What is Sendy Mom with Becky Brouwer?

The hardest part of achieving a goal is starting. Being sendy means making courageous decisions to try something before you have all of the answers. This podcast will remind you of the remarkable life you are living and will give you new ideas to make your life more meaningful and exciting and give you courage to accomplish your goals by stopping the negative voices in your head and just sending it!