How My Childhood Led Me To Stripping

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[@janemcnamara917]

What kind of police won’t come to a house when someone is dYiNg??

[@andreblackaller3560]

Daddy Gru some police departments aren’t allowed into certain areas to reduce the casualties

[@MissRandomComment]

@@andreblackaller3560 How tf is that reducing casualties other than police casualties

[@strawberiv2501]

the fuvking United State one

[@andreblackaller3560]

MissRandomComment idk I’m not the government haha I just know that because my uncle is a cop

[@sneezeew]

Daddy Gru what kind of mother would leave their children unattended to go off with some random guy

[@missiipree6570]

*I wish her mother could see her now...she conquered a lot*

[@spencercox7115]

Missii pree her mom is looking over her right now probably

[@emmarobertson7141]

Mad respect for this women

[@uzithegoat1793]

*RESPEC WAMEN*

[@BobTheBuilder-dk5ry]

Uzi The Goat **respecc **wamenn For extra MeMeYnEsS

[@laaibah2777]

*woman

[@hayleebennett6596]

Imagine being that guy that intentionally misspells words....

[@chunky_money]

@@hayleebennett6596 ikr

[@Chee.Y4ng]

I wish they interviewed her brother also.

[@Project_2501]

Nah, why? He is a man.

[@alyssaskkskkskk3186]

Same

[@BobTheBuilder-dk5ry]

Project 2501 Hmm

[@margoeastland1866]

Yeah that would be cool. I wonder if he knew what her job was...

[@sophia5701]

@@Project_2501 so???

[@manic_maniac_man_marvin3271]

She should write a book on her life experience because a 8 minute video doesnt do her justice and it seems intresting also I love how at the end she helps people who were in her shoes

[@TreasuresLA]

I did! You can find it at store.iamatreasure.com/products/scarsandstilettos2ndedition

[@sarahfitzkee4556]

COLOR_THE_ BEAR I

[@Jadegreen]

COLOR_THE_ BEAR she did, it’s in the description.😐

[@daciatett4879]

COLOR_THE_ BEAR yup

[@fief139]

She did it's linked in the bio

[@montialarson]

Stories like hers are why I try not to judge what others do or how they are. It's horrible what she went through. Thank you for sharing your story amd I'm sure it will help a lot of people.

[@Hoshiko9O]

SO TRUE

[@timothydemonbreun840]

Incredible story

[@cecedoll88]

Watch Trumps new laws on sex trafficking through the channel vox. These comments are so nice and understanding compared to that video.

[@annaoggier9340]

i agree

[@angiepeng6827]

montia larson xj x j si

[@garfield8829]

I’m 13, and my sister is 5. I could not imagine this. I’m so so so sorry. 😫😭

[@redflower4236]

Girl you shouldn't even be here 😂

[@sparksfly5877]

Happy... birthday? Maybe?

[@zaaraiqbal7722]

Omg ur not supposed to say that on the internet lmao

[@aterval8157]

I'm 13 and my sister is 5

[@someone-wk2wj]

OMG same i'm 13 and my little brother's five, I also have a 10 yro sister

[@CloudyNight]

Ok...so we are not going to talk about the mom who left her 13 year old daughter with her younger brother? THXVDHSBBXJXNS

[@nana444]

Cloudy Night she was on drugs though, but still what mother would leave their children at that age?!

[@joefish294]

Not that bad

[@Project_2501]

Nah we don't, because in Buzzfeed's reality only men do stuff like that.

[@CloudyNight]

Joefish imagine your mom leaving you,By yourself with your younger brother... Not that bud huh?

[@joefish294]

@@CloudyNight sorry, didn't watch the entire video and thought she meant that She was left alone with her with her brother for a few hours.

[@Hessed3712]

I can’t believe that 70 percent of women caught in human trafficking are put right in the public eye. I always thought they were “underground” or taken to other countries. This is eye opening. GOD bless you Harmony. A lot of people would have been destroyed and here you are helping other people get out of horrible situations.

[@TreasuresLA]

Glad it was eye opening. You might find this other video I made helpful too: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b5SUpXp6bMtlftU

[@AliBanana1493]

Hessed3712 exactly

[@alinamullen4644]

The best place to hide things is to hide them in plain sight

[@milfluvr1234]

Hessed3712 I

[@jaylynnvillalona690]

Hessed3712 ikr

[@rubyruby2384]

How is she not crying and saying her story?? I would cried after introducing myself Such a strong woman

[@me-qv2td]

she may have grown numb to it

[@FlyWithLove]

Dylan :’(

[@shellbug3100]

She eas reborn and made new by God...he works wonders-i know this from personal experience!!

[@neverenders1111]

tragedy can desensitize you unfortunately... especially traumas that are constant and consistent

[@karenaalmendra2700]

Because her internal wounds are healed♡

[@bookdragon3467]

personally, im nor religous but i am so so glad that this woman has found peace and comfort with God and with going to church

[@fdj3830]

bookdragon34 God is not religion he’s relationship. And that’s what changes the hearts on man. That’s what God wants he wants a personal relationship with everyone. Seek Him he’s already waiting for you to find him.

[@anon7656]

@@fdj3830 your right bro. Jesus is not religion... He is our savior..

[@abcw114]

@@fdj3830 Your conception of a God is 100% religion. You are not agnostic as to what god may be, if god even exists. All your notions are religious.

[@yoongilover7056]

Mathew 6:33 I’m not religious tho, I respect your opinion but I don’t live by it sorry

[@HeatherShineify]

Jesus came to destroy religion🙌🏻

[@coralline9767]

she shoulda tried modelling when she was younger...so beautiful.

[@blumenschweif]

She still is :)

[@shuzix5097]

prince ababua That’s pretty rude tbh.

[@iambri2537]

Dreamy Daze oh shut tf up

[@torilangston4264]

Dreamy Daze every single person is beautiful and unique in their own way

[@kayleesmith5351]

she did, she has a book

[@nulla.9045]

I love how calm and empowered she has become despite everything she has went through, if she hasn’t already realized her purpose, I think it’s giving others that same empowerment and making a diamond in the rough. Her personality is beautiful.

[@amiahjoy2249]

That's the power of God right there

[@marty5766]

a shiny piece of coal

[@bots12344]

T

[@defaultydaniel]

Potato Dagreat0901 coal isn't shiny weeb

[@ariscorner4421]

Tsundere Princess she should be a spokesperson for people in abusive relationships or sex trafficking.

[@Leanneishere]

She’s been to the Philippines to tell her story! Poverty is so bad in the Philippines, the sex industry is where women turn to. She reminds these broken women of their worth. She’s really amazing.

[@coahomma6794]

Leanne Marie that's amazing how she did that!

[@katleenec]

Yeah nah we moved to Australia

[@mikaellamrls]

Leanne Marie I'm from Philippines

[@Leanneishere]

Mikaella Morales awesome!!! I lived there for a while ☺️

[@raquelr8775]

That's amazing!

[@xxhelloworldxx176]

Wow. She is so strong to even talk about this publicly. Mad respect for the woman. She has come so far and is so strong. ❤

[@casreev05]

I feel terrible for her😢 And for all of them. She's really inspiring and respectable

[@strawberryshorty07]

Oh my god, write a book bc this doesn’t give her story justice

[@lilikeldsen9918]

She has one

[@that_treat]

She has.

[@xxzexterxx2077]

JansTheRush - YT Surfer what's. It called

[@PoeticMisfortune]

Zaqieboy Scars & Stilettos

[@sryleen6653]

open up the description it’s there

[@Hollysparkles2430]

this broke my heart. this woman is so strong, yes girl!

[@nataliamorales6468]

Holly Sparks it’s not yes girl it’s....... YAS QUEEN

[@nos5822]

Holly Sparks She loved it.

[@Hollysparkles2430]

Luke Barrett and I never said they weren't 👍

[@Hollysparkles2430]

NOS you can't assume that. It was her only option for income. Please take your disrespectful comments elsewhere. Thank you.

[@Hollysparkles2430]

Luke Barrett perhaps you should find a video that is about strong men's stories and share your opinions there instead of disregarding this woman's story because of your attention seeking tendencies. Thank you.

[@BreeOlson9]

Not everyone from a traumatic past goes into the sex industry but everyone from the sex industry has a traumatic past.

[@pg2300]

Not true either. An oversimplification. I had a cousin who had no history of trauma or anxiety or anything emotional/psychological. Went into Stripping to get herself through Law School. Got out of Stripping after paying off all Student Loans. And she had come from a family of Doctors and Lawyers with no money problems, no mental/behavioral issues.

[@LK-on6rw]

Not true

[@beelzebubisrotting]

Neither are true

[@HoneyCocaine66]

You do realize that trauma is an emotional response to an experience that is distressing. That means that trauma can come from anything from the death of a family member to watching a news report of a school shooting. EVERYONE will experience trauma at some point in their lives, we all just deal with it differently. I bet all your memories are not good memories and thinking about those memories causes you stress aka TRAUMA

[@SF-un8mv]

False.

[@motorcity429]

That's the realest s#!t any stripper has ever spoke

[@unclutteredswine6138]

RESPECT She is so brave for putting this up here and stepping up to talk about this. Stop judging people before seeing the big picture.

[@bricoley]

Maia The_Wray_of_Sunshine I agree 100 percent!

[@m_-.430]

Talk*

[@iceoysterlet4001]

what's strange to me is that i if i got raped i would definitely not be a stripper?

[@unclutteredswine6138]

kenshe oVo lol yeah XD DAMN TYPOS

[@cecedoll88]

Exo Babyyeol! A lot of women in the sex Industry went through some kind of sexual abuse and trauma. You don't know what you would do until it happens to you.

[@Pamelina1111]

I'm so sorry. Every child deserves a fair chance in life.

[@mrtroll3876]

Pamelina says No

[@CelineCatch]

Yes

[@Pamelina1111]

why?

[@multipotter1828]

not related to the story but 1:58 looks like it’s out of a magazine wow

[@mercedesmitchell2993]

Multi Potter she could’ve been so much more !😩

[@tammieellis7312]

That is me

[@ErenJaeger13]

Tammie Ellis It’s the girl telling the story

[@richyw7867]

Ya she is very beautiful 😍she should have modeled

[@danielaberrout9766]

HEY, LOVE UR USERNAME AND PROFILE PIC SO YEAH BYE UR MY NEW POTTER FRIEND(╥﹏╥)

[@hanishatoor2300]

Respect this beautiful woman❤️🙏🏼

[@luckygirl8879]

I don't understand why people actually act surprised that BuzzFeed is showing the bad side of the sex industry. BuzzFeed has always championed feminism. People always assume feminism is only obsessed with sex. No. It's concerned with giving women a *choice* and sometimes that choice is stripping sometimes it's not being violated by customers. It doesn't make them less valuable and vice versa.

[@sofiabravo1994]

Lucky Girl Course it doesn’t make them less valuable every human is worth importance but unfortunately the customers don’t look at them as such

[@AilhendarBarbie]

Lucky Girl 👏👏

[@chinchilla0708]

Women have a choice and that is to get any job not jist stripping and no matter what you don't have to sink that low

[@luckygirl8879]

Chinchilla 0 who said stripping was low? You? When did you become the integrity police?

[@luckygirl8879]

Chinchilla 0 nobody is going to live their life the way YOU want. You aren't such a relevant factor.

[@isabellavantuyle5471]

this woman is a badass.

[@stigsdanishcousin3075]

Harmony Dust Grillo

[@globalclipz131]

For real 😂😂😂😂

[@Gapeaches77able]

I remember reading her autobiography and wow! This lady went through a lot. I’m so glad she found God.

[@user-ir5ht1jz8n]

what happened tothe borther do you know

[@ZBooneBeats]

@@user-ir5ht1jz8n yeah I wonder if they know

[@oliviasandhu3742]

God found her .....

[@leomiller4440]

God is fake

[@nic3207]

@@leomiller4440 respect other people's religion geez

[@neovalley4539]

I like how she said mother's boyfriend and not dad or stepdad

[@kledhs2890]

She should've become a model.

[@kodytheclown4901]

she had to be a specific weight, its rare to become a model, and she didn't know any model industries. yeah, 100% her fault.

[@samsonright936]

One, this person never said anything g was her fault and two plus size models don’t exist? Also, they said “should’ve” past tense, they’re talking about when she was younger and if you saw the pictures of her throughout the video you’d know she was skinnier too.

[@Jhfjjdjjfdjfjjffhfjhfh]

Alicia Wlodarczyk lol she never said she didnt know any industries. Plus there are models of all body shapes and size. But if you actually listen to what shes saying youd see that she made her choices on what life gave to her.

[@kimberlycabanas2496]

That might not have worked out to be an escape. There's LOTS of sexual exploitation and abuse in the modeling industry too.

[@jasminevaliente96]

@@samsonright936 she wasnt plus size before though. The modeling industry is very specific about what they want. 5'2-5'5 are commercial models but cant be over 115 or under 90 pounds. 6 feet to be a high fashion model and cant be over 125 pounds. They're also strict about breast and hip size. I dont remember the run down measurements but remember being told my 32DDs were way to big to be a high end model but I was too tall to do commercial modeling. Not to mention its expensive to start training unless you're one of the severe rare ones snatched up by some scout. It is not easy at all or realistic for a teen with no parental support to sign permission for bank accounts, jobs, etc. Meanwhile the model industry is just as bad as the sec industry.

[@finnismediocre4594]

Mad props to Buzzfeed for making this video. This is a side of women’s rights/equality that needs to be spoken for more, and I never thought Buzzfeed would be the ones saying it.

[@jessicakakern4571]

Finn I mean, isn’t it just equality for everyone? Because men go through similar things as male strippers. It should be equal for all(and i’m a woman). But more importantly, BROKE COLLEGE STUDENTS SHOULDNT HAVE TO RELY ON PARENTS OR BECOME STRIPPERS

[@ElisaTobing]

Yes. Never thought BuzzFeed would share this kind of content... Well hopefully there will be more of them.

[@thanoscar9746]

They never share things about how hard is to be a man tho.

[@raquelr8775]

This is very different from the norm, more variety -- we happily welcome it.

[@bookmilla8616]

Bilgewater boi uhh yes they have? Multiple times actually. Research before commenting hate buddy

[@bbhalocapricorn2321]

I been in your shoes my darling. And finding my light too. Hard life and we still got through. My sister 🙌🏾! You made it

[@cprivera1]

The fact that you went through everything that you did, you still have so much confidence and respect when you speak. You are a great role model of how to overcome even the toughest situations that tried to break you. Some people can never move on in life and waste it all away. Because of your story I will try to live every day as if theres no tomorrow

[@worldwidehandsome240]

It takes zero effort not to judge others. Sex workers are human too.

[@jamesroyal5334]

Worldwide Handsome this is false, judging people is something that everyone does naturally. Even if it’s judging people positively it’s still judging. Everyone will always judge others regardless of what people say or do to prevent it

[@acorgiwithacrown467]

Worldwide Handsome it takes zero effort for me to judge people and even less to insult them.

[@zeldao1692]

It's human nature to judge people; it would take more effort not to judge, if not being outright impossible. Positive judgement is still judgement.

[@cecedoll88]

none of your buisness Stripper over here and I can assure you I am not a waste of life. Do you know any personally or are you just going of what the media feeds you and your hatred towards women.

[@tiktiktok5703]

cecedoll88 out of all the occupations in the world you picked to be a stripper?

[@tiacullen9345]

It takes like literally 2 seconds and no brain to judge someone on the basis of their profession ..but what most of the people miss is imagining the conditions behind for their current situation .... STOP JUDGING START UNDERSTANDING !!

[@Gamgyull]

You call that profession..? More like prostitution

[@namjoonsjigglytiddies5334]

Gamgyull They're doing it for a living. They get paid for what they do. It's a profession, just like being a waitress or a barista.

[@tiacullen9345]

louis Hendrison I am an engineer dude

[@tiacullen9345]

August D agreed

[@ryansimpson3077]

August D umm I don’t think prostitution classes a profession? Lol. Given that a dictionary defines a profession as a paid job that involves lengthy training and formal qualification...

[@indigomt2136]

Am I the only one shook at buzzfeed publishing a video with someone giving so much credit to God or??? I mean, not to make it about me but thank you for the representation lol. Also SUCH a good and timely video.

[@justicemartinez2625]

Well, if she thinks God got her out of this one then let her. There's nothing wrong with her believing that

[@marshymoo5765]

Yes.Yes you are

[@hannajean8204]

lol yeah because god really need representation in one of the most religious countries in the world. moron!

[@moeo2463]

I was surprised too.

[@kenyaouko7388]

I wish I could give her a huge hug and tell her she's a strong woman. 😭

[@hannaolson8831]

What a horrific story... such a strong woman. Full respect to her.

[@christopherbelanger1981]

Hanna Olson DID YOU JUST ASSUME ITS GENDER

[@jadalyn5769]

Christopher Belanger ffs

[@matthewzombies1458]

Hanna Olson remember she went through this because of her mother and her father both man and women

[@hannaolson8831]

Matthew Zombies what?

[@aproovals1464]

I appreciate my life more now....

[@makiroll9956]

Apoorva Anwariya I feel really bad for having anxiety and depression now..

[@yellowbanana1230]

May 20 2018 666 likes in the comment yoooooo

[@flowervibess1878]

Apoorva Anwariya 666 likes

[@aproovals1464]

😊

[@arinziowoo8140]

Apoorva Anwariya there's a girl in my year called Apoorva too..what country is it from?

[@diepotato4534]

I’m sorry for what you went through💔 I’ve had a hard life too and I’m working on leaving. I suffer from depression, I’m very broken. You’re story is inspiring☀️

[@glamp63]

She’s found her purpose. Extraordinary women. Bless you ❤️

[@JS-ro2if]

"Even the police wouldnt come to our neighborhood after dark...." Wow. So brave...

[@Beautybyallii7]

wow this story gave me chills. you WERE put on this earth for a purpose. i believe in you Harmony. so proud of you!!! God is SO good!!

[@dreamsincosmos]

you are so sad

[@Doggiepugs]

ey your mom is so sad

[@1Dark.Paradise.Lost1]

Beautybyallii7 Kind of hard to understand last part, the fact that a child had to experience such trauma at a young age doesn't sound like the work of a benevolent creator

[@CallMeMaykes]

🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@thomasvisscher7006]

Who ever comfirmed that god exist. He probably doesn't exist

[@madisonvaughn6772]

Wow she’s so strong and brave for telling SO MANY people I feel so bad but she’s amazing and she never deserved any of that wow so brave ❤️☺️

[@rimmy1819]

She’s so strong. Your story is inspiring never be ashamed❤️

[@melanieboivin3773]

This is why compassion and non-judgement is so important. If it wasnt for her friend to love her unconditionally, she may have never known how to get out. We must be kind to one another because judgement and hate isnt going to heal the world.

[@MitchellWiggs]

"Everyone thinks the sex industry is glamorous and empowering" I don't know anyone who's ever thought that lol

[@aniyahcampbell2183]

MITCHELL WIGGS I think those people who think that are on drugs

[@ilelli3640]

We hear that a lot lately, just watch pornstar interviews ect

[@aaz2153]

I hate the industry, it's messed up and disgusting and very very wrong.

[@MitchellWiggs]

xpapillondenuitx heyy thank u 🤗🤗

[@iamimana]

Maybe glamorous but..empowering? I don't think that was the right word...

[@anxious_lesbian7340]

This story is so sad, im so glad you’re okay, and that you had a happy endings, I really hope your story can teach others in what to do in situations like yours❤️

[@bbb_888]

90% of comments about God 9% of comments about her brother 1% of comments actually about her lol

[@mimisfantasticgymnasics7789]

bbb888 actually a lot them are about her

[@mileyw7914]

switch them around thats the way it goes

[@liesejanne5239]

disagree

[@user-hc9ck5jh6b]

I think that u should switch the brother thing with the talking about her thing

[@joelbotchway200]

Lol what U talking about

[@lidyawayne9233]

Some women strip because they want to earn some extra money and take care of themselves. Some women strip because they have no other choice. No matter what the situation is,we are not in the position to judge sex workers because of their profession.

[@catherinegaravito9095]

Lidya Wayne "earn" you mean more like be exploited. No one should have to share their body to "earn" money

[@swan98]

Catherine Garavito I totally agree with you, "liberal" feminists always come with that phrase, and they don't think about the real problem... *Why a women should be exposing herself like a piece of meat for men's entertainment? That's totally sad and wrong.*

[@star1leonna]

👏👏👏

[@aniyahcampbell2183]

Lidya Wayne but strippers legit don't make that much cash sorry to burst your bubble but...this would pretty much ruin your own reputation and future generations

[@kakexun]

A you say sex work is wrong but I bet you 20 bucks you watch porn. Its not wrong. Its a way of making money. Maybe some women like the attention. Maybe others just need the quick cash. You have to seriously respect your body if youre going to work in a field where you are constantly naked or near naked. I guess we gotta shame people who model for artists too, then. They have no shame! Undressing so people can get in basic anatomy drawing! No respect!

[@bianca1360]

As a mom of 3 little ones, I find stories like this so utterly heartbreaking.

[@yoricksrestingplace]

*pat pat*

[@michanook1315]

Wow boo ur story shows that this horror isn’t just in the movies. This is so inspiring that u can stand up and tell ur story to thousands this really touched home to me

[@amna0alhawaj]

So many of my male friends argue that strippers love their jobs and that they choose these jobs because it's easy money. I hope this helps remind people that not every girl in the sex industry is empowered.

[@drmiteshtrivedi]

Cameraman, stop messing with the focus.

[@eewelss]

Mitesh Trivedi I know righttt

[@nguyencaokhanhngoc2585]

Mitesh Trivedi damn 😂

[@lazygirlvee]

Mitesh Trivedi exactly 😶

[@dimeques4316]

I saw this comment when I was scrolling down right when he did it took😂😂😂

[@lazygirlvee]

Dime Ques lol

[@weewoo3078]

She was so pretty, wtf. No one deserves this, but she managed to stay strong. Everybody should be able to survive whatever their going through.

[@OCDisforme]

chreee She still is!

[@paytonm9218]

Mark Boyer right. Like shes still beautiful. No need for the "was beautiful" .. Kinda rude actually

[@keepingupwithnunie9377]

Payton Morgan people can have their opinions shut up not every one has to feel the way you do

[@daiyare2961]

She's prettier now as a fully grown and strong woman.

[@weewoo3078]

Payton Morgan thank you for correcting me then,, but I mean more in a sense that she is/was always pretty

[@fantasyalover4782]

I'm glad she found her way to get through all of this and didn't lose hope. such a strong and beautiful woman.❤

[@joselinia]

I agree 100% also I love your profile name 😊

[@Marilynspook]

She's so well spoken. I'm touched she now made it her purpose in life empowering those who are in a bad situation like she was in, and I love that they call the organisation treasures ♥

[@cbdatta7841]

I respect her. She is so brave👍 You go girl!!

[@BeefBroccol1]

D Dutta yay stripping = bravery

[@sorrel8244]

The Skittles She was saying she was brave because she got out of it eventually and is now living her life.

[@hellooldfriend3223]

The Skittles did you not hear the story she is brave because she survived that whole thing

[@ellielittle6681]

The Skittles did you not watch the video or??

[@rumblefish9]

D Dutta "I am a stripper because I had a hard life" is not brave. "I am a doctor despite a hard life" is.

[@CodyWhitlock]

I have so much respect for her! 🙌 Stay strong

[@tasnaimelfaki951]

Cody Whitlock shut up u didnt even watch the vid

[@tasnaimelfaki951]

LycanSlasher pullup

[@vyricxx8358]

Cody Whitlock its fake this is buzzfeed

[@frankfermor3776]

Cody Whitlock 1000 like

[@ceilingfanenvy]

I agree so much Cody

[@keiralynne5334]

Wow. Girl you are amazing. Mad respect for you for opening up about this and being able to talk about it with no issue. 💜

[@loia1242]

in a land of gods and monsters, i was an angel...

[@monikapogosiani8605]

OhHaiMark living in the garden of Evil

[@gameboyhotline3712]

Monika Pogosiani screwed up scared doin everything that I needed.

[@nonofyourbusiness1965]

Panagiotis Michalopoulos you’ve got that medicine I need

[@inesferreira2758]

Fame, liquor, love, give it to me slowly

[@asseater0077]

Who else would read a book about this?

[@Cappadonna72]

Nah, but I'd watch the movie.

[@vemundkremund3221]

She wrote one. It is in the description.

[@marta-liisasaar7579]

asseater007 Me that would be inspiring

[@johnclhugyugihjbvgbkj9729]

asseater007 Nice pic and name.

[@Blissyto]

Me I would love to read a book with this story , I love to read

[@hibae796]

1:58 off topic but *holy crap* she’s goals

[@ruby2316]

Halns 1 ikr

[@heyimmary1876]

Lol she is rlly pretty tbh

[@ihatecats1483]

yuck

[@SerenityFeueropal]

She's probs 13 in that photo you creep.

[@ayahanbali3692]

If I were a lesbian.....

[@stefanaurora4958]

Bless her heart! She's so sweet and strong! 🤗🤗🤗🤗 I send you my love ! You are amazing!

[@charlesm.d8577]

Amen boo! So glad you walk in purpose and might!

[@nataliealfera7225]

That title was a rollercoaster

[@darkacademiac]

Natalie Alfera seriously for real 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@balharher7365]

Love Animes !! Pleonasm

[@K_Shorts_Yt]

I legit thought it said “how my children led me to stripping”

[@18dkkakuksukuk67]

same lmaoo

[@sop6507]

imyay me

[@Analeecolette]

She was gorgeous when she was younger. She still is but when I saw the pics I was like "wow"

[@LauraRibeiro-sj3ub]

Colette Walker I know right! she's aged well.

[@kwonjiyong73]

Colette Walker yupp

[@Sis.K.Wallace]

Hows Her Brother? Didnt hear any thing on that. Im proud of you! 😣😞

[@irasergio2478]

Honestly, this video made me cry. Im so happy that she found love in God because she deserves the love God gives her and she honestly is a truly good person for sharing the love. She’s brave and courageous and amazing.

[@phoebee7486]

ira Sergio your so right

[@nevaehlovescake3630]

Every girl has a purpose on earth. Don't let anyone control you.

[@thefantasticmonkeyc0_0c14]

Python Modding that's not the only purpose....

[@doreenshiran8847]

Python Modding idiot

[@minstyart2195]

Doreen shiran how is that person an idiot by just stating an opinion

[@mayadanielle5084]

Python Modding You're kidding, right? You can't seriously believe that. People like you scare me.

[@nevaehlovescake3630]

peaceful_person I don't know

[@zinja0830]

I was surprised to see that it was Harmony Dust Grillo in the video. I was a big fan of her ex-husband’s work in high school and college and had never heard her testimony before. What a great way to take negative life experiences as an inspiration to help others.

[@Crucis119]

What was his work?

[@zinja0830]

Crucis119 He’s a hip hop artist. He’s still making stuff, but I haven’t listened to his more recent work.

[@ooimadork1780]

wow..

[@zinja0830]

For the record, he wasn’t the abusive guy she was referring to. The name Dust came from that marriage.

[@Lilique]

Wow....

[@user-ge5dk8qv9p]

Amen amen amen amen. Preach. Here we are thinking I'm a woman I can do whatever I want yet we don't acknowledge our pain or that of others. Bless you and your non profit.

[@jentlesites]

I'm so grateful that you're okay now. God bless you

[@estrella264]

Women go through alot, she is so strong and beautiful

[@sophiesometimessews]

CamilaaCabellooFann Me *a lot

[@danny5744]

Karin SHN, get it right mate. Only women matter now. xD

[@shashaankdey1253]

God bless her. I applaud her strength and determination and love.

[@lindsayy7374]

Aw that’s sad 😞 people if someone is treating you like s**t or if they are treating you unfairly then leave them because you never know that can lead you to this this woman is sooo strong and awesome 👏🏻

[@courtneytieman9939]

this story is heartbreaking. you are so strong, im so proud of you. you really were put here for a reason. stay strong💖

[@blameitonablackstar]

I'm proud of you for getting yourself out of such a hurtful existence. You must be so strong to have gone through what you have and now you're helping others. Did you ever speak to your mother again? Did she ever get clean? I can't believe nobody helped you and your brother. Are you and your brother close? Do you have a youtube channel? It seems like your name finally matches your life. Good for you :)

[@TreasuresLA]

My mom and I are still in touch. I have forgiven her. My brother is doing great! We are still close. And you can check out our youtube channel at kzbin.info :)

[@Gr95dc]

Treasures omg thank you for replying, I didn't think that you would and it's awesome to know all of this

[@blameitonablackstar]

Treasures That's great to hear. I'm gonna go subscribe to your channel now :) 💚💚💚

[@TreasuresLA]

Awesome!

[@daddy4506]

blameitonablackstar b

[@sky0799]

People shouldn't have to go through this

[@boia1277]

The Whoniverse

[@frankisrad2926]

I agree.

[@margarbieadams8200]

The Whoniverse sadly a lot still do and worse

[@helenli3439]

She is so strong and inspiring. If she got through this you can get through anything

[@mefford67]

I love it when someone can turn something so painful into a strength and help others escape... Much respect!

[@nicoledavis7101]

I want to hug her, she is a hero to so many women i'm sure! Beauty from ashes, she is using her testimony to change others lives. Amazing, I almost started crying seeing her husband and kids pictures I'm happy she found new life! Such a great story ❤ glad I watched.

[@vickymachin4282]

I understand the 7 year relationship that became abusive. I left him 2 years ago. It was the hardest thing I've ever had to do.

[@TreasuresLA]

Good for you!

[@tessa6911]

I’m so proud of you, even though I don’t know you! I hope you have an amazing day! ❤️

[@gc1097]

💓💕💗💕💕💞💞💕

[@kattack2433]

im so proud of you!

[@TreasuresLA]

:)

[@ambertheartist]

I am really proud of you. You told your story and maybe help to the girls who have similar experience to yours. Mad respect girl! ♥️♥️

[@mileylopez5948]

This is so empowering i love how u stuck throughout the pain and dealed with it than broke free

[@tashan9141]

This was really well-made, buzzfeed. keep it up

[@CBEEBLE]

Wow. So much respect for such a tough lady 🙌 I wonder what happened to her baby brother.

[@alexacruz726]

CBEEBLE He is married now and has come a long way!

[@Ym.4152]

CBEEBLE same

[@makayladavis4303]

CBEEBLE I hopes he's good :)

[@Emma-bz3we]

likewise

[@samstewart9910]

CBEEBLE her brother also became a striper

[@LPS102]

Regardless of Harmony's story, do NOT shame people in the sex industry whether they wanted to join or not. Whether they had a "choice" or not. Women can do as they please with their bodies and are allowed to get their grind however they see fit. Some women in the sex industry came from rather healthy, supportive households.

[@stormbreak7003]

True and same goes to drug addicts and some criminals.

[@LPS102]

Storm Break yup!

[@jennifersheppard5941]

This video gave no mention to shaming sex industry workers. She is reaching out a hand of compassion because she knows about the inner workings of the business. And she mentioned that as a worker, no matter how liberated you feel, there are still going to be customers that reach out and violate you without permission. The sex industry may be blissful for a season, but like a soda in the heat, a life can quickly lose the substance that made it full of life. So please, reconsider what Harmony is trying to say. She isn't creating a stereotype for strippers, just sharing her story and basing her outreaching on scientific research and statistics.

[@LPS102]

Jennifer Sheppard Jennifer Sheppard sis you completely missed the point of my comment. i wrote something for all the people in the comment section disrespecting sex workers as a whole. i blatantly stated “regardless of harmony’s story...”. you’re coming for the wrong person here, i understood the message of the video in its entirety.

[@jennifersheppard5941]

Ah well dang girl. You go!

[@2luckiii]

She was so beautiful when she was young 🥺❤️ even now that she is older she got even more beautiful she needs to be a model 💙

[@Slendergirl89]

Voices like this get buried under the louder and more privileged voices of 'sex work is SO empowering'. That's not the reality for most women. Thank you for this video. Moving and so necessary

[@colleen6440]

Exactly, it's infuriating. If a woman likes her work, that's great! But they act like a woman sharing her story of abuse is an offense to them, and kind of illustrates how blinded they are by their own privilege.

[@strawberrycherrybaby]

That's because sex work that you're forced into, metaphorically or physically, isn't sex work. It's sex trafficking. Don't speak for us. - a sex worker

[@twinkledolan5627]

Slendergirl89 20

[@noirblanque5324]

Rips and Rants Sex trafficking is horrible- forced sex work like she went through is HORRID. Sex work when it’s voluntary like it is/was for you is just trashy, immoral, and idiotic.

[@GirlandTheWord]

Rips and Rants - You can't be metaphorically forced into sex work. You can choose to go into it out of circumstances or out of your own occupational fulfillment. But videos like these allow us to see a fuller picture of the sex industry. You might not have a broken background as she does, but many women in the sex industry do. It shouldn't be a glorified option because it lends these women to being further abused, emotionally and physically.

[@denizgul6131]

Completely out of context but she is one of the most beautiful woman i have ever seen. Especially her old photos, she is gorgeous

[@breezycook8656]

Deniz Gül right!! At least she has took care of herself through everything and she is beautiful

[@mimixedits9944]

breezy cook ikr

[@donttrustmeimagemini8223]

Ikr i was thinking the same thing. So sad she had to go through that though

[@aok9153]

Shes a 6 at most lol

[@denizgul6131]

BQNG look how she looked like when she was younger 2:00

[@thatoneguy3806]

Thank you for taking about this. This is very important to talk about.

[@CamillaKali]

She made me cry... I'm glad you changed your life, Harmony, and thanks for sharing your history!

[@holey-stone]

i'm crying and eating ice cream right now

[@ldonahue0428]

einstin! 😂

[@arson1747]

einstin! yea me too

[@arson1747]

einstin! what kind

[@MzNewYork80]

Oh honey, its ok I got you.

[@sitabaker5000]

same chush

[@itsyagirl7019]

1:59 oh my god she was honestly so beautiful, she looks like she could be a model

[@skankhunt42.]

Her face is... Something else.

[@brontewoodford1115]

You are so empowering and inspiring, you are slowly spreading love and hope to others. You go girl! 💖

[@nawgahistorypodcastwithbri4059]

What a phenomenal and powerful person. She is changing lives with her story. Thank you for sharing!

[@litatylovesyou]

I wish I could hug her 13 year old self. Thank you for letting me see your side of things because me like many others only judge girls like you. Not anymore. Thank you for sharing your story!

[@a.g.3164]

What we actually want to see from Buzzfeed

[@coahomma6794]

A. G. Yes! Seriously

[@electrasnow9818]

all of this is so important. thank you so much for doing all that you've done and telling your story.

[@bigfoot7751]

I’m a 13 year old girl and I have an 8 year old brother so I can’t imagine having to feed both of us all alone let alone survive