Bloom For Women, Kelly’s Love Journey of Healing and Growth, Ep.157
This episode shares a true journey of love! Get ready to be inspired and empowered on this episode of the Empowered By Design Podcast. We are so excited to share two special guests, Kelly Murphy and Rebekah Fritchman, from Bloom For Women and My Sister’s Closet in the Lehigh Valley, PA.
Kelly courageously shares her story of transformation from a victim of sex trafficking to a survivor, thriver, and advocate for spreading awareness and helping others find refuge, safe haven, and community. Kelly’s story highlights the healing power of love, connection, hope, and faith!
Rebekah shares her passion for Bloom’s mission and how My Sister’s Closet helps to fund the healing transformation of participants who find sanctuary at Bloom. Rebekah highlights the community of sisterhood of participants supporting each other and the mission of hope while nurturing their love for fashion! She also discusses her gratitude for witnessing Kelly’s journey of healing, hope, and inspiration!
Kelly and Rebekah remind us of some of the superpowers of women - creating safe space for connection, lifting each other up with compassion, cheering each other on, praying, and supporting one another in light and love!
**Trauma trigger warning: this episode features topics of sex trafficking, sex exploitation, substance use problems, incarceration, tragedy, and death.
We are dedicated to sharing love and spreading power to make positive change in this world. We discuss the importance of awareness and education. Ultimately, our mission is that the message of hope transcends.
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#157 | Season 8: Celebrate Love! Ep. 6
Episode #157 Show Notes and Links:
Special guests on this episode:
Rebekah Fritchman - My Sister’s Closet store manager
Kelly Murphy - Operations Associate at Bloom for Women; a graduate from Bloom for Women!
“I don’t know if I could be where I am today without Bloom…it has been a magical combination of the Bloom Program, the Bloom Staff, and me and the support of my children!” –Kelly Murphy
Bloom For Women: www.bloomforwomen.org
Help. Heal. Hope. Bloom offers sanctuary and a continuum of care to heal, empower and employ women survivors of sex trafficking and sexual exploitation. Bloom empowers women to heal and create a new future through its emergency response, its two-year residential program, pregnant survivor services and its independent living housing.
My Sister’s Closet: https://bloomforwomen.org/my-sisters-closet
Boutique Fashion – Supporting Freedom: My Sister’s Closet is an upscale resale boutique based in Bethlehem, Pa. offering women’s clothing and accessories, as well as maternity and baby clothing at it’s co-located My Little Flower Boutique. This social enterprise also provides employment opportunities for program participants, community volunteer opportunities and significant funding for Bloom.
Kelly is a co-host of Bloom’s new podcast, “All Things Bloom”. Find the podcast on Bloom’s YouTube page: https://youtu.be/ltkcsNd8Gsw
Bloom Creative Studio: https://bloomforwomen.org/bloom-creative-studio
Ways that you can support the mission of Bloom for Women and My Sister’s Closet:
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buy,
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donate,
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give,
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volunteer,
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share, (photos, testimonials, information, resources)
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Host (pop up shop, private shopping party)
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pray
For safe shelter:
Bloom Homes Intake Line: (484)268-8581
For help and support:
National Human Trafficking Hotline: (888)373-7888 or
TEXT: HELP or INFO to BeFree (233733)
To report suspicious activity:
Homeland Security: (866) DHS 2 ICE (866-347-2423)
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