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Human trafficking survivor reveals how she escaped abuse and manipulation

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NEW YORK — Moments after human trafficking survivor Chereese Smith began telling her story inside a conference room at the Omni Berkshire Place Hotel in Midtown, Manhattan, on Monday morning, the audience hushed.

It was the first time that the 32-year-old, who now works for global anti-human trafficking organization A21, would reveal her real name to the public.

"As a survivor, my story isn't simple or easy to tell," Smith began. "When I first shared my story, I went by a different name. At that time, I wasn't ready to fully reveal my identity. I was still fresh out of being trafficked. I was dealing with trauma and uncertainty of what it meant to reclaim my life. But today, I stand before you using my real name, ready to embrace my journey and the strength that comes with it."

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