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When stories of modern day slavery and trafficking make their way into the media, we rarely hear the voices and words of those who experienced slavery themselves – how they found themselves in dire situations, what they went through, and how they escaped. Today we hear one such story from a woman who worked for years without pay, suffering abuse in silence, and finally found her freedom.

In a new weekly series, Women of Alexandria House, Uprising producer Bipasha Shom brings you the stories of women who have lived in transitional housing. They all come from different places and have experienced a variety of challenges, but what ties them together is the courage and resilience they find within themselves as they share publicly their stories here on Uprising.

Alexandria House in Los Angeles has helped countless women and children in LA, offering not only transitional housing but also support for women to get job training, legal counseling, healthcare and childcare to get back on their feet.

Today we feature the story of one former resident of Alexadria House – Ima, a mother from Indonesia.