Survivor Stories Archives - The Exodus Road

Aree, a survivor of sex trafficking, stands in a garden while smiling

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Aree’s story: a compassionate dreamer survives sex trafficking

First thing in the morning, Aree (a pseudonym) arrives at the jumping shrimp stand in…

Mary NikkelDecember 10, 2025

Mabelly, a survivor of sex trafficking, smiles with her face obscured for security

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Mabelly’s Story: Surviving international trafficking

"I thought I would never see my family again.” Meet Mabelly, a courageous young woman…

Mary NikkelNovember 13, 2025

Blurred face image of a young Thai woman who has survived human trafficking

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A restored future: Mia’s story

A restored future: Mia’s story Mia (a pseudonym) grew up living a simple life in…

Mary NikkelOctober 2, 2025

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Sex Trafficking in Colorado: Susan’s Story

Does human trafficking happen in Colorado? Human trafficking is common in every state and territory…

Mary NikkelAugust 12, 2025

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10 Books About Human Trafficking: Educational Resources and Survival Stories

10 Books About Human Trafficking: Educational Resources and Survival Stories Gaining a well-rounded perspective on…

Amber SalazarJuly 11, 2025

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Her name is strength: Valentina’s story

At only 18 years old, Valentina was being trafficked for sex hundreds of miles away…

Mary NikkelDecember 17, 2024

A woman in a blue shirt, Nin at Freedom Home in Thailand.

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Walking Away from Sex Trafficking: Nin’s Story

Like many teenagers, Nin* had a deep desire for independence. Unfortunately, that normal youthful desire…

Mary NikkelSeptember 29, 2023

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Boys are trafficked too: Survivor leader Sean Wheeler’s story

When you think of someone being trafficked, who do you picture? Many of us immediately…

Mary NikkelSeptember 20, 2023

A picture of Isami Daehn, familial trafficking survivor and advocate

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A Story of Familial Trafficking: Survivor and Advocate Isami Daehn

Sometimes exploitation is so subtle, so unlike the stereotypical narrative of human trafficking, that the…

Mary NikkelSeptember 12, 2023

Sex trafficking survivor, Som, looking at flowers on the grounds of The Exodus Road's Freedom Home in Thailand

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Som’s Story: Safe to Grow

An ambitious 22-year-old with an entrepreneur’s mind, at first Som wasn’t sure about spending time…

Mary NikkelMarch 17, 2023

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