Forrest Lang is a tattoo artist, best-selling author, combat veteran, international speaker, and child safety advocate. He is also a survivor of family-controlled sex trafficking in childhood. He lives in La Jolla, California with his family.
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Suicide is talked about in this episode. If you are experiencing feelings of suicide or you know someone who is, don't hesitate to get in touch with the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline in the US available 24/7 to provide free, confidential emotional support to people in suicidal or emotional distress. Their number in the US is 988 or 1-800-273-8255 or at https://988lifeline.org/ – in other countries, reach out to your local suicide prevention hotline which you can find at https://findahelpline.com/.
Forrest’s Links:
Book Website: angelbluebook.com
Amazon: Angel Blue: A Song of Redemption
Instagram: @forrestlangofficial
Facebook: @angelbluebook
Facebook Reels: @angelbluebook
TikTok: @forrestlang
Links Mentioned:
Wikipedia:
United States Military Entrance Processing Command (description and list of all MEPS, including LA MEPS)
Forrest’s TEDxTalk (YouTube)
The SOAP Project (hosts retreats for male trafficking survivors and for female trafficking survivors among other anti-trafficking work)
National Children’s Alliance (Child Advocacy Centers)
Previous HFMSwMC podcast episodes mentioned:
Episode 89 - Interview with Brandon Andres Green - Part 1 (Spotify | YouTube)
Episode 90 - Interview with Brandon Andres Green - Part 2 (Spotify | YouTube)
Episode 100 - Live Panel: “The Epstein Files” (Spotify | YouTube)
Episode 57 - Forgiveness - Part 1 - James Gianakon’s podcast (Spotify | YouTube)
Episode 58 - Forgiveness - Part 2 - Panel Discussion - LIVE (Spotify | YouTube)
Mike Chapman’s links:
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Info on Joining Husband Materials Academy (“HMA”; Paid)
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**Trigger Warning/Explicit Content Warning** - we will talk openly and frankly about sexual abuse from the victim's perspective. Sometimes cursing may be used, but kept at a minimum. Please practice self-care while listening to episodes and feel free to pause if you become triggered while listening.
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