50. Chong Kim, from victim to survivor of human trafficking

January is National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month Human trafficking is definitely a subject that makes people, including myself very uncomfortable… but like so many issues of today, we need to speak about things that make us uncomfortable.  Chong Kim speaks to me today about her experience as a victim of child abuse and human trafficking in the United States.  Chong has appeared on CNN, Tyra Banks, and CNBC, and recently authored her memoir Broken Silence.  She also speaks at colleges around the country to advocate against human trafficking and child abuse.  Her story was used for the film Eden, starring Jamie Chung. I urge everyone to please listen with an open mind to this controversial episode.  If you are uncomfortable listening to discussions involving sexual abuse or child abuse then I advise you against listening further.  However, this is an eye-opening interview that sheds light on a growing human rights issue in the United States, that needs more support and awareness.  There has been some controversy around Chong’s accounts, and regardless of how you feel after listening, her story brings awareness to the issues we discuss.  Chong wants everyone to know that human trafficking in the United States exists, and that many of the victims are US citizens. IF you enjoyed this conversation, my favor as usual is to please continue to share this podcast with others. It would mean so much if you also rate it and leave me feedback. If you would like to help keep this podcast going and support the work I do, visit my website or Patreon.com/sifumimichan to become a patron of the show. For comments or suggestions reach out on social media @sifumimichan Links for this episode: R Kelly Scandal Signs of Human Trafficking National Human Trafficking Hotline Comment Rules: Be Cool. Critical is fine, but if you’re rude, we’ll delete your stuff. Please do not put your URL in the comment text and please use your PERSONAL name or initials and not your business name, as the latter comes off like spam. Have fun and thanks for adding to the conversation! Disclaimer: I am not a writer. I do not claim to be.  Apologies for grammatical mistakes, long drawn out run on sentences, and anything else that drives you crazy. I promise it was not my intention.  Be lenient, please!