Abuse/Coercion Happens #1

About six months after I moved in with Colton, things started to change. The only time he paid attention to me is when he wanted sex. His anger scared me. One day, Colton said he was having money trouble and told me I needed to start earning money for us. He took me to a house where there were so many girls my age. He pressured me to sleep with his friends for cash. I felt horrible, but I was afraid of losing him and didn’t know what to do, so I agreed. Soon I realized this was not a one time thing; it became my life. I worked to earn money for Colton. He made me feel like I was his favorite. Despite still loving him, I felt trapped in this world I never wanted to be a part of. Sometimes Colton brought men to me, and sometimes a cruel woman named Tracy took over. She was just as harsh, and if I protested, she slapped and kicked me. She told me other girls use drugs to cope. One day, while going to the store with Tracy, I saw a church across the street. The idea of a moment of comfort drew me, but I feared Colton’s wrath if I was late in returning.

What happens next?

If you feel there is little harm in stopping in the church for a while, go to Church #1

If you do not want to take the risk of a beating, go to Return to Trafficker #2

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