3AM Girls | Our America with Lisa Ling | Full Episode | OWN

Lisa Ling explores the disturbing underworld of domestic human sex trafficking in America - where it's estimated that as many as 300,000 underage girls born in the United States are bought and sold for sex every year. (Original Air Date: October 30, 2011) Watch more of Our America with Lisa Ling on the WatchOWN app. For more information visit www.oprah.com/app/our-america...
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[@benahinkur7132]

These women doing prevention work are angels on earth.

[@aprilMichelleXJRL]

Yes, saving lives literally.

[@laurakobetich9809]

I really appreciate the way Lisa Ling reports on such delicate subjects. Unflinching, but with respect and empathy. Few reporters are so genuine.

[@AR-td7cn]

She's a better actress, always exploiting it's her brand.

[@SanctifiedLady]

Me too, I wonder if she still goes out

[@HildeAzul]

Lisa Ling is an amazing journalist!

[@brandyyolidio4213]

Agreed, I love and appreciate the way she challenges such overlooked topics. Even though this is no where near how I lived my young life, this affects us all. These kids come into contact with our kids and their influence is powerful. The more this is discussed, the more positive changes will be made.

[@kimberlypullen7468]

​@brandyyolidio4213 I couldn't agree more. These issues are REAL even if we dont want them to be. Talking about taboo subjects brings them out of the darkness and into the light. This is the only way we can start addressing and fixing these issues that affect all of us.

[@sesi5289]

closed legs don't get fed?? to a kid?? I can't even imagine how disgusting some people can be...

[@ingridakerblom7577]

Except him, ofc he dosent spread for food..

[@buildTheWALLNOW]

@@ingridakerblom7577karma will catch up with him

[@bonniebaer7607]

@@ingridakerblom7577it came from another female

[@donnafredericks2865]

Reprehensible 😢

[@kimbershark]

The part where Tina said a girl asked if she was an angel because she’s been praying for one to come and save her 😢 crying 😭

[@lynnbrown4364]

She IS an Angel. She is HER Angel.

[@josephinemiller4780]

That got me choked up as well

[@user-vf2lp8tq4n]

Same it had me actually crying 😢 Tina is an angel

[@MzShugr]

"They are from every walk of life, teachers, lawyers, pastors, diplomats, police officers." That is why this will never end. Those in power are the ones who are consuming the most product.

[@user-xe9wn2er9w]

Only God can save us & our country! ✝️🛐

[@Jessica-zi1zq]

YOU are 💯on target!🎯‼️

[@marlonbeckett8793]

Also some of our country's law makers

[@angelarios2931]

It’s facts, just like drugs. As long as there’s a constant demand, and money to be made, there will always be a product. The consumers are where it starts

[@davidbusen545]

Exactly. There was a sting operation performed where I live back in the 80s that caught not only the aforementioned police and teachers and the like but small town mayors and doctors an interestingly enough my boss.

[@Badhigh22]

"I don't care about no freedom as long as I'm safe".... Damn that hit me in the chest..😢

[@spatular519]

Having no freedom is not safe.

[@whisper2284]

@@spatular519i]I guess when you’re trying to survive, it is difficult to see the difference. She was and is still a child. Thank goodness she’s no longer unprotected.

[@theredone8782]

Oh my goodness 😮. It's sad that she was left to feel that going to jail was her only way to be safe. This is heart breaking😢😢. Her family the worst they are wolves in sheep's clothing.

[@charityskygrace]

😥🙏🙏🙏

[@scottallen5529]

Thats how the slaves felt when they were brought to the US from Africa.

[@nikitas5810]

Ashley, if you’re reading this, I AM SO SO SO SO SO PROUD OF YOU and I’m rooting for you, girl ❤

[@shirleymosley8290]

The same 👍🏾

[@kristensmith8675]

The trafficking of the 6-10 year old boys pierced my soul...can you imagine such a painful atrocity. May we all find a way to participate in the rescuing of these children.

[@bbe3034]

This is so disturbing to me!! My heart breaks for the boys and girls!! Where are the parents??

[@SkyWalker-eg5rl]

Parents are selling their kids​@@bbe3034

[@shellz831]

the boys pierced your soul, but not the GIRLS. The video is 99% about girls, but you only values males hence it "pierced" your soul. YOU are part of the problem in this world. MALE IDENTIFIED FEMALES ARE SICK.

[@numbernine3436]

​@@bbe3034these children are snatched from the bus stop, from parks or the child may hv had a disagreement with their parent. From 11-18 kids are experiencing hormones for the 1st time. They feel grown. Mom & dad see them as children. A power struggle ensues, the child leaves. A predator is waiting. Boys are often overlooked. I was as protective with my son as I was my 2 daughters. I was a single mom but a very alert. I had income from ss befits from their dads death. Fortunately I was able to find jobs that allowed me to be home when the bus dropped my children off. Most single parents don't hv a choice.

[@carolinemillington4933]

I was absolutely so disgusted and heartbroken to hear that. Any sexual abuse of ANY aged child is awful but to think there is a desire for 6-10 year old boys somehow has a certain grossness to it.

[@Mr.Magic4ever]

I miss this show. Lisa Ling is a incredible journalist and person.

[@wildewildestrawberries]

I agree.

[@Em-wk5ns]

How desperate you must be to go voluntary to jail? When a bed to sleep in peace without any men and regular meals are you biggest wish, you just escape a living hell.

[@bettiraige3474]

I didn't think I could watch this all the way through without crying. But when I saw Ashley graduate, I lost it. Bless these beautiful souls.

[@MiVidaBellisima]

Such a small graduating class, many of the people she started the year with likely became statistics. As a country we have money for so much miscellaneous but not to protect our most vulnerable

[@susannedibblee643]

The people selling or buying these girls should go to jail for life no 2nd chances!!!!

[@samezidrovibes]

I agree!

[@faithfamilyandfood3200]

And hell

[@astrohitter1791]

The 11 year old walking around in glitter heels is horrifying - a serial killers dream

[@ceejones6489]

More could be done, but our country is spending on the wrong things.

[@valeo3508]

Our country is in on it,do you know how many elite pander to this non sense

[@iwashere5956]

That would involve more policing of BM.

[@Chaintra]

And weaponising countries for wars Less than 10 houses in the whole US with 6 beds or maybe less for children trafficking prostitution but sending billions to monetise wars. Speak up please one day you will be asked for this

[@lizet3more]

Yep on wars

[@lisaindahouse1304]

Our leaders SUCK! Let's vote them out!!

[@victoiredouniama9125]

I work for an NGO in the Republic of Congo who helps underage girls who are in similar situations. May God strengthen these young ladies and help them to find the light at the end of the tunnel ❤ The name of the NGO is ASI in full "Action de solidarité international". They are based in few central African countries for those who asked :)

[@delabayou]

Oh yeah ? I was a peace corps volunteer in Replublic of Congo 92/93

[@rachelcappello9767]

God Bless you!

[@juliehirsh1436]

I heard that NGOs are no good and in fact they are part of the trafficking. That's why they are banned from many countries.

[@msbee5183]

Love you❤❤❤❤❤❤from San Francisco, California USA❤❤❤❤

[@risatzinberg1170]

How can I help?❤

[@mts43]

We NEED more men to speak out against trafficking!!!!!!? Where are all the male advocates/ advocacy groups?!?

[@sexygabby30]

It’s the predatory nature that makes them frown at this particular abuse… being talked of and wanting it to be minimized. Millions literally think from the day we were born this is what we as mostly girls are to do if not some of form of mistreatment for us that they think is ok. Wanting and needing a young girl/woman to needing them solely to depend on them to near destruction in silence.

[@lmfd7373]

they are the predators

[@BUDDYBARE-cf6ym]

Advocating by day, cruising by night.

[@astrohitter1791]

They're customers

[@sabrina.natalie]

This originally aired in 2011. Fast forward to 2024, I really hope these girls and young women are doing a lot better now, and I hope they have found healing and peace. This is very heartbreaking and agonizing. This is so prevalent in the United States, and all around the world.

[@mirabella2154]

It is worse now. Much worse.

[@nkemobim]

It is even worse now...nothing has been done over those years until it showed up at the doorsteps of certain states in combination with drug trafficking and young people started to overdose

[@ursulacampbell7940]

😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅

[@charrua59]

Gets worse when economy is worse. And its in it's worse now

[@Yinyara]

It will only get worse with the abortion bans. It will generate a whole new generation of kids to be exploited.

[@anjabrown7868]

The fact that boys are trafficked starting at ages 6 is so sickening , these John’s know they are children.

[@kimberlypullen7468]

Unfortunately the first thing I thought was that the reason for the ages is that these sick pedos specifically want 6-10 yr old boys. Absolutely disgusting and heartbreaking.

[@sexygabby30]

That’s how you know ADULTS are a problem of the earth…

[@Ashley-rl7db]

I’m in tears but I pray Ashley has become a social worker.

[@TASconfidential]

That girl’s cousin (who pimped her out), needs to be imprisoned.

[@jtt1928]

😢this is a sick world!!! I pray that these girls can escape 😵‍💫🙏🏾🙌🏾!

[@franklinbrathwaite1256]

Welcome to BARBADOS

[@datgurlky1]

The system is also sick. Always blaming girls and young women.😢

[@datgurlky1]

​@@franklinbrathwaite1256smh 😢

[@SkyWalker-eg5rl]

​@@datgurlky1system was made by a man what you expect

[@josephinemiller4780]

One of many reason why I never had kids.

[@Dovelunalove]

ashley’s foster parents are amazing ❤

[@sheilaconcitis8385]

Thank goodness they stepped up to help.

[@kab2599]

Real Christians ❤️

[@aprilMichelleXJRL]

Yes , taking in a child who has been through things most people don't come out alive from.... Literal saints bc it can't be easy.,!!!

[@nanipelekai5516]

@@kab2599yes bc I usually am against their pro life antics esp when it’s so many girls like this (and boys too!) who go unwanted or overlooked , abused, etc and then they end up in a system as teens or older kids but a lot of fosters or adoptions want small kids . I’m glad and my heart is warmed to see that they heard the message from their church and chose to live in it! May they be blessed for life ❤

[@kiag1531]

Very Amazing

[@kirstinjohnson-xo8lm]

I just sent a text to my older sister while watching this. I went to visit her when I was a teen and missed my stop. I think I ended in DC and this “man” was trying to pick me up. She came and got me and I’m so glad I have her for a big sis! I’m now in my 50s!

[@nanipelekai5516]

I call BS - how did u send a txt as a teen In the early 80s???

[@nanipelekai5516]

Late 70s if older 50s…

[@Toby3610]

She said the text was recent. It was about this show. She didn’t msg in the 80s.

[@lightcanales391]

​@@nanipelekai5516can you send. She said She sent her sister a text while watching the show... Thinking 🤔 of that time. That happened... SMH

[@mrsonpoint]

@@nanipelekai5516you’re definitely not winning in life. You have NO COMPREHENSION. She said “I just texted my sister WHILE WATCHING THIS”. 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 You’re so uneducated. This is not even a simple mistake. 💀💀💀💀💀

[@london3164]

I grew up and still reside and work in Washington D.C. this isn’t even half of the truth behind these vicious streets.

[@cynthiaziegler6558]

In our capital

[@HildeAzul]

@@cynthiaziegler6558and I wonder who their clientele is….

[@HOTTATATTAT]

What do you mean 😢

[@NAHN07]

Not. Even. Close. 🥺💔

[@amormusik]

It’s probably worse

[@MessiMathematician]

I cannot get over how the first girl walked. She was walking like a brand new baby deer, just learning how to walk, proof of her youth.

[@ebonysmith8513]

Ashley is absolutely amazing. Telling her story, and she doesn't even know that joy she already has inside! She going to do great things for girls like Her!

[@Heda568]

I would love to know more about fostering children. Especially the ones that are older 😢 they deserve love, safety and comfort. Poor babies..

[@SkyWalker-eg5rl]

​thefox6568as results of male deviant nature yup

[@i80748]

Me too.

[@bjbrownbob]

It's really hard to get certified in Texas. They make it almost impossible with the amount of hours you spend in foster care classes is ridiculous.

[@mybabies1106]

My heart hurts so bad watching this. My God! Please protect your children

[@TemporaryParticipant]

Is it time to consider that men's 'needs' are in fact, just 'wants'?

[@tiffanyjones14]

Mrs. Tina, you are an angel.

[@cynthiaziegler6558]

This is a huge issue we have got to get a handle on this

[@AmberColeman-gq1wn]

The incomparable and heroic Lisa Ling. 🙏🏾 the hate and misunderstanding, and misuse of young girls, women all over the world is so prevalent. My heart breaks for these girls, I am familiar with their struggle. May the universe begin to turn the tides in their favor.

[@uknox6543]

I give Lisa mad props for this one. Yo she layed in the bed w/ the young lady. How comforting for a survivor to talk about their experience.

[@ninawestlake5005]

Absolutely! More people should follow suit.

[@user-vj7pv5hd6i]

Lisa Ling is without a doubt one of the best reporters out there. She reports on stories that no one else has the class to do.

[@carmenelizaa9189]

When she said I don’t see myself as an angel. I just see myself helping when no one else is. I felt that. You are an angel. Bless you 👏🏽♥️🫡

[@veronicawilson8577]

I’m a survivor of human trafficking. This is so true. I was tortured! Rule #1: You must cross the street when you come in contact with another P, never EVER make eye contact with another P. *if you do that’s considered outta pocket & he can break you (take ALL your money) worse is the embarrassment you’ve brought upon your folks (a Pimp & your wife-in-law (( other girls in the stable))are called Folks) Rule #2: Walk against traffic on the track; that way you can make eye contact & be aware of your surroundings. Rule #3: Break yourself after every buck (100); in case your robbed your not taken of all your money because you are still responsible for that money therefore robbery & rape are no excuse for you not to have made your quota. Rule #4: Never hang out with the other girls unless you’re trying to bring them home. Rule #5: Your folks laws are supreme never to be questioned or broken. Those are just the top 5 crash course. Dang this brought me PTSD time to watch baby animals.

[@lisetteb8727]

Sending prayers for continued healing ❤️‍🩹 to you. I’m so sorry you went through that.

[@anaceciliabarrera5893]

You are blessed special and strong queen.. I thank GOD you are still here with us! ❤

[@amandacantu858]

I'm glad you got away from that. You're a strong woman. Beautiful inside & out. Stay strong. ❤

[@louniece1650]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@peopleplacesandperspective5564]

I’m so sorry you went thru this. May I ask how did you escape it and how are you doing now? How do you deal with your ptsd? Much compassion and good thoughts to you. 🙏🏽🌸💜

[@user-rz6hs2uk8k]

I'm so saddened by these inhumane issues.

[@debrabaird633]

I miss lisa ling having a tv program like she did years ago . She has a very calming persona mixed with her empathy Thank you for your service in educating the public 🌺

[@tiajohnson4746]

This is why we have to be careful who we have around our children especially family and friends. Discernment is so necessary in these evil days we live in right now. This is heartbreaking 🥹🥹🥹🥹

[@hyperbunnygirl101]

This is 11 years old!!!

[@GodsChildInRealLife]

Am I the only one crying 😢 I literally lift my hands up and said thank you God. I raised 3 children as a single mother. Thank you Lisa for this, it was my first time taking time out to really pay attention into the dark world of trafficking.

[@raquelhernandez4086]

Really? Thank you God? God allows it to happen, allows it every single day as he watches on and does absolutely nothing to stop it.

[@Blessedmama67]

All I can think of is Relisha Rudd. They never found her 😢

[@cami740iify]

Same

[@sheilaconcitis8385]

That's case breaks my heart. Her own mother sold her.

[@MrsCrandon]

Sad world we live in

[@bizziedignal9266]

I think it is society that refuses to catch up or tackle the men and make them accountable

[@sapphire19885]

yep... because the ones who make the laws and enforce them are the same ones using these girls for their sick perversions

[@mariadavis3832]

Yes, this happens more than people want to admit. Thanks for shedding light on this and to all for showing their stories too.

[@lovingatlanta]

🙏This originally aired 13 years ago. I’m glad it was reloaded so people could see it and build awareness. I hope these girls are okay & I hope there is hope for the girls forced into that life. 🙏😭

[@Sophie-cw7bf]

This is so sick I’m so angry right now, these poor young babies 😢😢😢😡😡😡

[@melvyncarrot4741]

I would like the pimp in an interview to be asked questions such as " Don't you feel ashamed living off money made by girls young enough to be your own child?" He doesn't feel ashamed at all talking about it,disgusting.

[@iwashere5956]

There's a channel called the white underbelly where they interview lots of pimps. there's no remorse in them

[@thottales7109]

They only showed a small clip of him! I’m sure those questions made him start peacocking

[@melvyncarrot4741]

@@iwashere5956 Yeah,these men should be ashamed of themselves. They need to be put into prison and away from the society. Its an absolute disgust and a horror for any parents who HD a missing child. Hope these kids would be found and be back in the safe hands of their parents.🙏

[@EnhancedSimplicity]

They are MEN!!! ... why would you expect them to be anything else? 🤷🏾‍♀️

[@frenchtoast7742]

He won’t care . He will laugh at you and just walk away. They have no feelings. Dont you see it in this video?

[@nilsanarvaez7947]

I would love to see an update on this!

[@elioraimmanuel]

This has only gotten worse!

[@chairlesnicol672]

They ended that show cuz Lisa Long had to leave next day, but whatever happened to the ¹2 or 14 year olds They would now b 25 n 27 ! out there! "Sleepy Joe", you listening!

[@EnhancedSimplicity]

​@elioraimmanuel Exactly what I was thinking

[@NiniEJ]

@@elioraimmanuel it has, but I think they’re talking about an update on these specific stories!

[@armaellis6358]

The previous guy is probably a participant. Get real.

[@yaytubersgaming2279]

This brings so much tears to my eyes😢

[@SherrySells]

Go Ashley! You are so strong and beautiful.

[@elirabian]

I'd love to be able to buy homes for girls who are stuck in that life just so they can walk away from the abuse. Its truly frightening and disturbing to know that this is happening in our own country.

[@Naturevsnurture86]

It's even more frightening that judges now allow this to go on. The justice system in the usa only punishes a victim to speaking up. Took me 22 years and many attempts. But going no contact was rhe real only way to some sense if safety. 😊 jail is safe to them. They don't get punished or beaten raped trafficked. It's sad what these girls still go though. Many end up addicted with a substance or more and are co druggie partners but when one wants to get sober it's like war was wahed

[@brianna094]

​@Robyn-Tiger2016 the judges are pimps and johns themselves

[@rmdavis7352]

Abandoned houses could be remodeled and used for safe housing. Government should offer businesses grant money to open and run them

[@massielmelo1144]

God bless the people who are taking the time and effort to take these girls in. You are the real MVPs!

[@jesuslover167]

I am so proud of Ashley. I cried at the end. She is an inspiration. Also so grateful for her wonderful foster family.

[@HildeAzul]

It would seem that schools should educate. Parents should educate. Not once, but commonly.

[@ShalomShock]

Those poor babies. It really was not a choice. A predator will tell a child that so that it absolves him/her from taking accountability for their actions. I am so sorry for these girls and yet so proud of them. They are survivors!

[@dannylay1946]

ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANTLY PUT!!!!

[@flowerman43]

Lisa Ling ! you are a courageous woman. The way you put a spot on topics and put them in consciousness is amazing

[@cece82gemini27]

So sad. Family isn't always the safest. So glad she got away from that and is safe! The sadness for me was the young girl blaming herself by justifying the trauma and her saying she, "could get up from the beating." The mental trauma and manipulatation is crazy.

[@v.a.993]

My heart breaks for Relisha Rudd, a little black girl, who went missing years ago in D.C.

[@simonecoates8216]

😢😢😢💔💔💔.... I don't think they ever found her.....

[@Monimariee1018]

Lisa Ling is so amazing doing this coverage. It’s sad but truth be told save our youth.

[@charrua59]

She's so American as apple pure🙂

[@user-gr1wu1gf3w]

It’s nothing that you can’t get up from you can get up from a beating this girl is so strong. God bless her spirit.

[@yayaawil2874]

I actually cried 😢this is so sad

[@nixwestlake9196]

I made me want to vomit with disgust and sadness

[@catherinepraus8635]

These men that line up for a 10 year old my god what kind of man is that then probably goes home to a wife and maybe a child age Take better care of your children they’re our future those more babies 😢

[@darlenedowie2926]

Thank you for reporting on this unfortunate situation. Thank you Tina and Elizabeth for doing this rescue of children. It so heartbreaking that growth men and women do this to children.

[@mariselagrises7542]

God bless and protect all those people who help those girls from such a horrible world.

[@junemiller7166]

I love this reporter she shows compassion in her eyes and face she gets down with her subjects and gets the real dish. She's awesome.

[@dinomite078]

Let’s teach our kids better . Let’s teach our young boys to respect women and let’s teach our young girls they deserve so much more even when at home you are not loved . Breaks my heart .

[@sheilaconcitis8385]

That boy who said some do it for their family to pay the rent. Someone should've checked on his home life if this is the way of thinking.

[@SkyWalker-eg5rl]

Culturally women have always been a commodity. Bible even shows that regarding Lot's daughters. The men wanted Lot over the 2 virgins he presented!! ​@@sheilaconcitis8385

[@JayG88]

As we advance technologically, we digress or remain stagnant morally. There are far too many victimized people due to selfishness, perversion, and violence😢💔

[@jd517]

My heart aches for those girls.

[@AngelekaL]

Great Reporting!!! I hope we can get a follow up on these stories… and continue the fight against trafficking, sa, abuse, and exploitation for children, women, and men all over the world!

[@jessicacalderon-rico89]

I love all your documentaries Lisa... I loved the empathy you displayed towards Ashley... You are so genuine. Looking forward to more of your work ❤

[@lauralobo221]

This breaks my heart just sick . I pray that this stops .

[@lauralobo221]

I can’t even imagine going through this.

[@cindymar1606]

I bet they get cops as costumers too

[@bethewalt7385]

Customers, you said cops as costumers, a costumer is a person working,for example on plays or movies that assists the wardrobe mistress dressing the actors😂😂😂cops as customer's not costumers😂😂😂

[@abbasjoy4785]

Yes they do. The higher upside are part of it

[@hyperbunnygirl101]

How else do you think they can have these areas and not get busted

[@truecynic1270]

Brilliantly brutal in honesty and committed !!!!!!!!!!!! As always, Lisa Ling surpasses excellence as an investigator and reporter plus historian, with the perfect balance of intellect, insight and passion while maintaining professional distance. Terrific and really admirable!!

[@dinomite078]

Lisa how do you volunteer to these amazing groups that do life changing events for young women ? They are angels

[@bethewalt7385]

If you cannot figure out how to volunteer in your community to help others you aren't smart enough to help anyone, absolutely stunned you can't put 2 and 2 together and make phone calls, send EMAILS, contact the right resources

[@eenchantress5113]

@@bethewalt7385you are a very unkind person

[@americanbeauty171]

​@bethewalt7385 be nice. They may be young

[@kmad4peacetv456]

Wow, it's sad that she even had to consider jail for sleep & food & the freedom to escape abuse

[@kellychaffman3803]

Instead of paying all these celebrities and athletes ungodly amounts of money some of that should go to things like this!! These girls and places could use that money more than the Kardashians!!!

[@blaqueknight]

Celebrities and athletes earned their money. They could give some of that money to the safe houses and other programs or create their own.

[@kellychaffman3803]

@@blaqueknight I know they earned their money but the amount they get paid is just ridiculous

[@bernitaewing7841]

How bout not send money to Ukrainian territories

[@KerringtonF]

You have money too. Anyone can give.

[@michelerocks167]

If Lisa Ling is telling the story, it’s worth listening to. Thank you!!!

[@HeyTexasItsMe]

Ashely has inspired me in my ripe age. I’ve never been through any of this but her desire to keep moving forward in a powerful way is a message that so many people need to hear. God bless her!

[@Badgalkitty101]

Prayers to all the women who feel lost and alone. God is with you, he will provide for you, and he will give you the comfort and strength to conquer! With him you will always win 🙏🏽💝✨

[@JenniferCampbell-hs7gz]

The world really is a sick, sad place 😢 these poor girls and women 💔

[@lovablelady-]

I live in a nice home, in a nice area quite close to where she filmed this episode. I grew up here. Thank the Lord, my parents, and community for keeping me far away from this. Bless these girls, boys, and the adults working to free them.

[@justalilsparkle7873]

Ashley is going to be an amazing social worker.

[@buttercupj6208]

This is so heartbreaking 😢

[@3doodlz]

The irony is that this story was based in Washington DC, or maybe that was intentional. There are a group of people in the White House (we know who they are) who seem to deny that child trafficking exists. They are choosing to ignore it for political reasons. It’s sick.

[@shushymcsecret993]

It's even worse now.

[@Geniushaven9508]

Tina said, "Stop beating yourself up for not saying no or having a choice", YOU WERE JUST A CHILD! It is NEVER the child's fault......

[@noellej3944]

I’m so sorry. I have a luncheon coming up for similar circumstances. I wish we could do more. It’s overwhelming.

[@trisha1989]

what’s wrong with the men?

[@Lily-cm3nj]

You mean aside from being the most unattractive men on earth???

[@arcaneiconoclast319]

Those are not men those are demonic pedophiles

[@maureenviola]

Acting on sexual fantasies - no self control

[@sl4983]

What's wrong with them? The "little blue pill".

[@itaflynn8047]

I would not call it a case of no self control I call it evil ..destroying the most vulnerable of all in our society. No excuse will ever be enough.

[@user-pc3ws4mq9s]

Wait did she actually say girls as young as 9 or 10 ? Oh dear Lord

[@jocekhiy626]

Omg the truck that picked up the 12 year old smh

[@Boujeebjor]

This is Gods work good bless the people who take these girls in 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@monicagrorud2225]

Trust me , if there was a god this would not be happening

[@misanthropiq]

I don’t understand the sense of giving birth to a child when you don’t have the ability to take care of yourself. We should be thankful to people who decided not to have children because of their struggles. Thank you so much for this important report!

[@sarahissersohn5495]

The question is, how do we increase access to safe, affordable birth control?

[@louniece1650]

​@sarahissersohn5495 Probably 60% of the earth's population has no business having children, period, but since it's a biological imperative to pro-create, there you go. Sucks.

[@sheilaconcitis8385]

Give up your baby then but don't, absolutely do not sell them into slavery or allow them to be thrown to the streets.

[@richbitch88]

@@sheilaconcitis8385 The majority of children on the streets are children of the system. Thousands of children are currently in foster care. this is why abortion should be free for all girls !

[@groominator-magneticequato7195]

There are many women who did have the means to have kids. And due to divorce, illness, genetic mental issues of the child or parent can all bring ppl to entirely new worlds they never anticipated. My ex became abusive, turned our kids against me. One fled and said she never wanted to see him again. My son identified with him and became abusive to his twin sister. As a single mom, I’m doing my best. It’s never enough. A broken child 😢. I’m crying. A weak pathetic person can wreak havoc.

[@TheKimpire]

Sending Love, Light, Healing, Safety, Compassion, Proper Guidance, Happiness, Joy, Proper Shelter, Prosperity & Abundance 2 ALL 🙏💖✨💖✨

[@ronniejones8508]

She said, "Be your own power. Wish her and many others the very best. And praying for the rest.

[@halmamudy1]

I feel so much pain as a mother and see what young girls going through 😢I’m scared to have another kid and now I understand why some people doesn’t want to have kids and suffer in this cruel world

[@ericmunene688]

This is so sad 😢

[@cedricliggins7528]

Sad but true. This is the real America.

[@chantellhill5820]

We give Glory to God for Ashley's outcome and continue to pray for both her and her family as well as those still lost and or stolen 🙏🏽❤️

[@bremass851]

Gods not doing nearly enough god needs to much more but thats not going to happen supposedly god is all knowing so god knows exactly whats going on.

[@THEMYSTIA]

Thank you all for doing this 🙏🏽

[@user-do6ev1zg4h]

Ladies thank you for helping these girls, it's so sad, God bless you all ❤

[@kat_a_bru]

Lisa Ling - one of the only journalists I haven’t lost respect for.

[@Robin-xt7yo]

Lisa is the best.

[@nkemobim]

Thank you Lisa for this story... so many of them are out there... have quite of them in Houston