S6E2 | Sophia Hagerty - Sadistic Ritual Abuse, Child Sex Trafficking, & Systemic Torture Survivor

Today I’m honored to introduce you all to: Ritual abuse, mind control and organized abuse survivor and overcomer, content creator and TikTok whistleblower and educator, angelic singer, my dear, sweet friend, and a beautiful soul shattering the silence with her truth: Sophia Haggerty

Sophia is a beacon of resilience, a survivor who has emerged from the depths of long-term, extreme child abuse with an unyielding spirit. Her childhood was marred by an array of horrors: verbal, physical, emotional, psychological, religious, sexual, and financial abuse; coercive control; intrafamilial child sex trafficking; ritualistic, sadistic, and satanic ritual abuse; near-death experiences from systemic torture; and torture-based mind control programming. Yet, Sophia’s story is not one of defeat but of defiance, a testament to the power of the human soul to overcome unimaginable trauma.

The shadows of generational trauma loom large in Sophia’s family, though their full extent remains unclear. Sophia’s parents were her primary abusers, even going to the extent of manipulating her brother to harm her - a burden she refuses to place on him, recognizing that they were all children ensnared in a cruel game. Her father, whom she believes to be psychopathic, hinted at his own unresolved trauma, possibly from his own mother’s cruelty, but this never softened his actions toward Sophia. Behind their outward Christian facade, her family wielded a darkness that left no room for mercy.

From this dark abyss, Sophia is forging a bright path of purpose and healing. In July 2024, she began publicly whistleblowing, initially as a way to cope with her pain. By March 2025, her voice grew sharper and more specific, and in the last couple months alone, her story has captivated over 2,000 followers and garnered 200,000 views across her top three videos. Her courage has sparked a movement, resonating with countless others who see their own struggles in her truth.

It was on social media - TikTok to be specific - that I actually met Sophia. Her videos were pushed into my algorithm and - captivated by her story, intellect and ability to articulate - I reached out to her hoping she would share her story here, with us, so that we could learn through her lived experiences and help grow her aspiring voice so that her words could be heard from the tops of mountains. She’s one of the youngest survivors we have had on this show - and one of the youngest I’ve met in my journey. I was - and am - absolutely blown away by her and know that all of you watching will be as well.

Now pursuing a degree in cloud computing, Sophia is driven by a fierce ambition to become a digital forensic expert, using technology to track down predators and protect the vulnerable. Her dreams extend further - she hopes to study law and psychology, arming herself with the tools to dismantle systems of abuse. Music, particularly singing, has been her lifeline, a sacred space where she could soothe her pain when all else was stripped away. Raised to believe rest was weakness, Sophia was deliberately overworked and destabilized, but she is now learning to slow down and embrace joy, one melody at a time.

Sophia’s journey is a powerful testament of transformation. She is not defined by the horrors she endured, but by her bravery in speaking out, her strength in healing, and her unwavering commitment to justice. Today is Sophia’s first time sharing her testimony in a long-form interview, so I ask you all to give her your undivided attention, to pour love on her in the comments below this episode like you guys always do, and to go follow her on TikTok and engage with and share the videos and content she has been spending endless time creating for all of us.she’s inspired me so much and I know you will all love her as much as I do. Sophia is a warrior, a voice for the voiceless, and a living testament that even in the darkest of nights, a new dawn is possible.

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