106 – Erik Gray: Human Sex Trafficking Survivor and Victim Advocate

This week, Sam shares the story of Erik Gray, a survivor of human sex trafficking who has transformed his experiences into a mission of advocacy, education, and support for other victims.Through Erik's story, this episode explores the realities of human trafficking, the vulnerabilities that traffickers exploit, and the long road to recovery faced by survivors. It also highlights the unique challenges faced by LGBTQ+ individuals, who are disproportionately represented among trafficking victims and often face additional barriers to receiving help and support.This is a difficult but important story about survival, resilience, and the power of turning personal tragedy into a force for change.If you or someone you know may be experiencing human trafficking, help is available through the National Human Trafficking Hotline at 1-888-373-7888 or by texting 233733 (BEFREE).Visit us on Linktree for the collection of links, Instagram, or email us at [email protected] Human Trafficking Victims: An LGBTQ+ Perspective https://collectiveliberty.org/human-trafficking-victims-lgbtq-perspective/ LGBTQ+ Human Trafficking Survivor Stories https://theexodusroad.com/lgbtq-human-trafficking-survivor-stories/ NOW Seattle Trafficking Film Series https://www.nowseattle.org/full-trafficking-film-series YouTube Interview / Presentation https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ym0oZWqgC68 Polaris Project – Vulnerabilities and Recruitment https://polarisproject.org/vulnerabilities-and-recruitment/