Sara was six. Sayeh was eight.

“All we wanted was to be loved and cared for,” Sayeh reflects, revealing the emotional toll of her upbringing.

As a young girl, Sayeh faced the horrifying reality of grooming by a man who assimilated into their lives under the guise of a caring adult, her mother’s boyfriend.

They were sisters, best friends, and each other’s whole world. When Sara was killed at just six years old, eight-year-old Sayeh witnessed the unimaginable and barely escaped with her own life. “All we wanted was to be loved and cared for,” Sayeh reflects, revealing the emotional toll of her upbringing.

Sayeh grew up carrying her sister’s memory—not as a burden, but as a promise. She became a state trooper, protected children through a Child Advocacy Center, and today serves at the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children.

Today, September 22, exactly 38 years to the day their lives changed forever, Sayeh’s episode of Abduction: Victim to Survivor will be published. I did not realize the significance of the date until I asked Sayeh if she was comfortable with the episode being released tomorrow.

In this deeply moving podcast conversation, Sayeh shares how love, courage, and service became the way she honors Sara every day. Her story is heartbreaking, powerful, and profoundly human.

Listen to the episode and meet a remarkable woman who transformed unimaginable loss into a lifelong mission to protect children.

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Thank you for caring about children and family abduction. Please contact me with questions/feedback at abduction:victimtosurvivor@gmail.com

In this bonus episode, Henry joins Abby to answer a listener’s question about parental abduction during high-conflict divorce. Together, they explain key warning signs, legal safeguards, and practical safety measures that can help concerned parents protect their children and act early.

Key Takeaways

· Watch for unexplained financial changes, sudden travel plans, or other unusual behavior.

· Court-ordered protections, including passport restrictions, can reduce the risk of abduction.

· Recognizing warning signs early gives parents more time to intervene.

· Prompt legal guidance and coordination with law enforcement can be critical to prevention.

· Understanding both subtle and obvious signs helps parents take proactive steps to keep their children safe.

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Recovery is not the end of the story—and that is what you will hear in this episode. I’m excited to share Season 2, Episode 1 of Abduction: Victim to Survivor. In this episode, I explore expert insights on family abduction, including the importance of acting quickly, understanding trauma, and advocating for long-term recovery.

I’m honored to introduce my guest, Elizabeth, who shares the powerful story of her children’s abduction, their recovery, and the lasting trauma her family continues to navigate. Her experience shows how critical community awareness, law enforcement, and technology can be in helping bring missing children home safely.

Elizabeth’s sons were recovered because a caring neighbor noticed something was wrong and contacted authorities. That simple act of attention became life-changing for Elizabeth and her boys. I hope you’ll listen or watch, share your feedback—your opinion truly matters to me—and subscribe. It’s free to subscribe 😊

Please contact me with any questions, comments and if you have personal experience and/or expertise and would like to be a guest on the podcast.

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