Take into account rainy day n sleep deprived magic being used… Imagine living every day with a human trafficking ring built around you.
Knowing it's there
Knowing damn well what they are doing.
How would you feel
How would you react ??
In this segment, we will discuss four more psychological effects of human trafficking. effects are not necessarily mental health diagnoses, but are psychosocial states or symptoms that may occur in addition to other symptoms and diagnoses as a result of trauma.
Shame & Guilt, Alienation & Isolation:
Shame and guilt—Although these are not specific mental health diagnoses, they are psychological symptoms that can cause great distress and can lead to depression, anxiety and substance use. When an individual experiences extreme shame or guilt, they may feel unworthy of help or support and may blame themselves for the trauma and experiences they have suffered.
Alienation and Isolation from social supports—When an individual is isolated or alienated from family, friends or other supports, they are more vulnerable to manipulation and exploitation. Traffickers seek out individuals that are already isolated, then further isolate and alienate them from any outside support or resources. This creates dependence and loyalty from victims, who look to the trafficker to provide for them.
When attempting to help a victim of human trafficking, it is important to understand how shame and guilt, as well as isolation and alienation, impact a victim’s ability to accept help. If they feel undeserving of help or change, then they may seem unwilling to accept help. If they are dependent on or loyal to the trafficker, they may be unreceptive to help because they don’t trust outsiders and have been brainwashed to believe they need the trafficker.
https://growfreetn.org/2020/07/28/psychological-effects-of-human-trafficking-shame-isolation-loss-of-self-part-2/