#survivors

Oh, we have some beef with some dudes in this episode. First up is once-escaped murderer Danilo Cavalcante and the upwards of 500 law enforcement officials who searched weeks for him (say it with us: What I want from each and every one of you is a hard-target search of every gas station, residence, warehouse, farmhouse, henhouse, outhouse and doghouse in that area!). While we love to see the effort, what we wish is that the thousands of other survivors who ask for help from police when an abusive partner informs them of their plans to murder them (see last episode) would get the same influx of attention. Alas, it seems to be that the most pronounced response from those who are here to protect us only comes after we're killed. 

Next on the chopping block is Danny Masterson. Seems that most of his That '70s Show costars don't think he deserves a stay in the clink because he's against drugs (all their letters read earily similar). Tell that to the victims who were drugged and then woke up to Danny assaulting them. 

We also have to talk about Luis Rubiales, the Royal Spanish Football Federation president who said he had every right to grab his D in front of the Queen of Spain and her teenage daughter because he was so jazzed about sports. He then smushed his mouth parts onto a female player because....he was so jazzed about sports. It's no big deal guys, men get so excited they just can't help it! 

Finally, it's National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. This is a topic that deserves more discussion. Someone dies by suicide every 11 minutes. And for every death, there are 38 incomplete attempts by others. If you're contemplating suicide, please call 988 in the U.S., the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, or chat online at 988lifeline.org.

#BeThe1To is a a national effort by the Suicide crisis line which helps spread the word about actions we can all take to prevent suicide. 

Also, if you have an abusive partner who is talking suicide, this can be a huge red flag for homicide as well. Don't ignore it. Read "What to Do When an Abuser Threatens Suicide" on DomesticShelters.org. 

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In the 5th part of our 'Survivor Series', we are joined by SRA and human trafficking survivor, Samantha Browne, who courageously comes forth and tells her story of escape from the years of abuse she endured at the hands of "The Evil Pimp of Birmingham" in the UK (aka: Steven Mcallister). Her bravery helped bring this case through the judicial system where she and other survivors ultimately won in court resulting in Mcallister's prosecution and imprisonment. And as you'll be shocked to see in this episode, Mcallister - who did the unthinkable to many young girls - served less time prison than your local weed dealer. Samantha has created a massive movement of inspiration and controversy by deciding to come forth and go public with her story as well as for her passionate activism against SRA and human/child trafficking. She has shattered the statistical odds against her by being one of the 1% of survivors who make it out of the SRA/trafficking system/industry as well as by being one of few survivors at all who have their story make national headlines. Her courage to speak up brought to an end the years of horrific abuse and torture she endured and she continues to give hope to survivors and activists everywhere by talking about and bringing attention to an issue that isn't broadcast in the mainstream media.

Samantha exemplifies a new type of 'success' story we are seldom focus on and should be bringing more attention to: The 'success' story that doesn't start with a choice and doesn't result in fame, glory, and millions of dollars to show for it. The story of surviving unthinkable pain and suffering silently and without anyone hearing your cries along the way. Survivors are heroes. Samantha is a courageous truth-teller and her story deserves to be heard far and wide. By listening to and sharing her story, we can begin to put an end to human/child trafficking and SRA, give a voice to survivors, and hold those responsible for these crimes against humans and children accountable.

We can no longer afford to stay silent about the things that matter - especially when it comes to our children. We need to actively be listening to and elevating the stories of children and survivors who are trying to tell us their experiences so we can make sure the children of our future don't have to endure the same horrors that survivors like Samantha have had to live through.

My  goal with this series is to talk about what no one else will talk about and to give these brave survivors a voice they've never had. A movement starts with one person - why not let that person be You?

*DISCLAIMER - DIALOGUE NOT SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN

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