In this episode, Tracey and Elizabeth talk about Elizabeth’s abusive childhood and how her teenage years turned into being a human trafficking victim. Elizabeth details much of her experience with drug use, how she was groomed by predators, and ultimately how she used these three necessary steps to successfully create a whole new life for herself. Disclaimer: This story contains details of self-harm, abuse, human trafficking, and drug use that may be triggering to some “No matter what you've had to endure, you have what it takes to rise above it all and become the person you want to be.” Show Notes:  [0:00] Introduction to the episode trailer with guest Elizabeth Quiroz [0:17] Welcome back to Rock Your Kindness Podcast, hosted by Tracey Ferrin [1:04] RYK guest, Elizabeth shares the beginning of her childhood abuse  [2:47] I didn't know what consent was. I didn't know what good touches, bad touches were. I just knew that any attention was good attention. [7:07] Question: Elizabeth, how would you go about asking such a sensitive question such as “are you okay?” without wanting to offend or seeming intrusive?  [9:21] Warning Signs of Human Trafficking  [11:15] Question: You were 15 soon to be turning 16.. And running away. What does that look like? [12:10] Question: Was he grooming you? Did he know what he was doing or was he just honestly wanting a girlfriend? [15:29] Language of human traffickers  [21:10] “Eventually at the age of 26, I got arrested for the last time”... [22:20] Purified in the Flame [23:07] Question: How did you go from that life to the one you have now? [23:27] The turning point… and 3 necessary steps to successfully create new patterns in your life [24:54] Question: How was it that you took this pain and you turned it into purpose and you turned it into helping others? [25:23] Women's Recovery Services [26:07] Question: Who might be more at risk for human trafficking? [27:53] Question: What ways do traffickers get their victims?  [29:49] Question: What are some of the signs that we can look for, maybe with someone who is involved with human trafficking? [32:15] Question: If someone is dealing with sex trafficking, where can they go for help? [32:54] To report a suspected trafficking situation, call the BCA at 1-877-996-6222 or email bca.tips@state.mn.us">bca.tips@state.mn.us.  [34:07] Question: Can you tell us about your foundation, Redemption House of the Bay? [34:43] Julie Purse Project [40:32] Thanks for listening to this episode of Rock Your Kindness. If you know someone this story might resonate with, send them a link to this episode. Also tag me Tracey Ferrin on Instagram at @Traceyferrin and let me know what part of this story resonated with you the most. The best way to help support this show is to rate, review and subscribe. :) Until next time.. Rock Your Kindness --- Social Links: Website: https://www.lovewhatmatters.com/  Instagram: @lovewhatmatters  Facebook: @lovewhatmatters YouTube: @lovewhatmatters  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices