Honoring life is a beautiful expression of recognizing the inherent value in every breath we take and every experience we encounter. It is an acknowledgment of the resilience that allows us to overcome hardships and the grace that carries us through with moments of joy. When we honor life we embrace both triumphs and struggles, great pleasures and heartbreaks, as well as love and pain with the understanding that each moment shapes who we are. Honoring life is a celebration of the human spirit's capacity to heal, grow and thrive with a reminder that every life holds a unique and sacred purpose.

In this episode of Iona Speaks about Defending Self-Justice, it is a privilege to have this engaging conversation with Shamere McKenzie (shamere.mckenzie@gmail.com) an advocate, consultant, activist and worldwide known speaker recognized for her expertise as a survivor of human trafficking. Shamere shares her deeply personal journey of survival, resilience, and healing while shining a light on the importance of honoring the beauty of life. Her compelling narrative was shared in a 2018 documentary,
"False Promises." Strap in and enjoy the ride as the eyes of our understanding our enlightened to the glory of God that flows through Shamere as she shares her insight on the appreciation of life as a Defender of Self-Justice.