How Human Traffickers Tried to Lure Our Daughter While She Was ALONE In Texas

[@erinhall8294]

I am so glad Nevaeh is using her discernment. Two weeks ago my daughter and I were in Polson Montana at the Walmart. All the check out lanes were packed . A checker said to us “ hey ladies my lane is open” and at that point two men almost ran us over to get into her lane. These men started talking to her, asking her name , what days she worked, asking if she wanted to party. These men were 40-50 years old with thick Russian accents and they were pursuing this 17 year old beautiful girl hard. one guy would ask her questions and the other guy was texting away like a crazy person. The two men left the store and I got up to her and said that she better watch out for those two men. We told the manager what had happened and they called the police and reviewed their cameras to get info . While this was happening the guy came back inside and watched this girl from a distance and took photos of her with his phone . This girl told her manager that she was VERY uncomfortable and had a sickening feeling about these men. She was being “nice” and she answered every dang question they asked her!!! I followed the man outside. I took his picture , I stood in front of his truck … took their picture … took a picture of his license plate and then called the police again with the info. Please be watchmen on the wall for our precious young people. If YOU feel something isn’t right …. Speak up and make a scene! We need each other , we need to protect one another.

[@Leonnie13]

Pray for our children. Pray for all children and young men and women who are vulnerable to the human trafficking industry. I pray that God puts an end to this horrific industry.

[@donaldakosior9840]

This is happening everywhere in Canada also. Small cities in Saskatchewan, young girls are being targeted by men in grocery stores, asking for their phone number etc. the men are usually older, and are brown, with a thick accent, we must be watchful when we are shopping, and praying for our children

[@Yallbgood]

@@erinhall8294 Thank you for going over and beyond, Erin. You saved her life that day.

[@marge3157]

In Polson? Yikes!

[@pampenner9116]

In Polson?? Holy smokes thats way too close to home. I have a really good friend who's an officer inn Polson, I sure hope they found those men.. Its very dangerous now days and its sad!

[@dgoodnight733]

As a former security guard at Denver International Airport, please call Airport Operations for the Dallas Airport and have them check to see if their security cameras picked up this altercation. If you can get a good picture of the individual, you should call the police. He needs to be found. This could easily happen again.

[@Tambryl]

Yes, this - tag the Souza family so they see this. I know most places save footage for a specific amount of time, so yes, they should definitely file a police report. JMO

[@jeannettebalcom6826]

That's a great idea.

[@leahgalbreath6829]

Agree, authorities need to be notified- this could happen again. He’s most likely still there. Clearly a predator

[@Yallbgood]

@@dgoodnight733 I hope they will and get the right person on the other end who will look into it.

[@KeithandPamBilyeu]

@@dgoodnight733 YES YES YES!! I truly believe the 2nd person who approached her was either HIM again or a partner that was waiting in car at airport and she was followed. He could have slipped an air tag on her too.

[@mojo7493]

I am a 70 year old female, and about 2 years ago, I was in Target trying to buy a gift for my grandson. I had no idea what little boys that age would like. I saw 3 little brothers at the end of the aisle who looked about 6-10 years old, so I approached them and started to ask what the popular toys were these days. The terror in their eyes immediately told me I had made a big mistake. They immediately walked over an aisle to their parents. Keeping my distance, I told the parents what I had done and apologized for being inappropriate and scaring their boys. The parents were very understanding and even showed me a few toys that their boys liked. I actually bought one of the toys, and my grandson absolutely loved it. I just had just lost touch with how careful kids have to be now a days and didn't realize that even a Grandma has to be suspect. 😢

[@LettersFromAFriend]

I have told my kids not to trust anybody except a handful of people whom I explicitly named. I have also told them that they don’t need to be polite, and that a good person will understand. You proved that to be true.❤

[@susankitchin325]

That's so sad, but that's the reality, today.

[@dorothycomeau9005]

Good parents. She did a good job protecting herself

[@Zoey449]

As a mom and a grandma I get this, however, you can take this too far. Don’t scare your kids so much they can’t get help if they get lost. One time in an amusement park our family, (mom, dad, and 4 various aged kids), saw a little boy who was about 4 or 5 years old who was crying by himself. I was a little reluctant to go try and help him because of this fear that people instill into their children. So my husband went to try to find security I slowly approached the boy who was moving away (I didn’t want him to get lost in the park and someone dangerous get a hold of him), and I asked him if he was lost and needed help, I didn’t even touch him. He screamed and ran. Luckily my husband was bringing security and he ran right into them. This poor child was now screaming and trying to get away from security. We thanked security and left them to handle this poor traumatized child. Yes, warn and prepare them but don’t make it’s so they can’t get help!

[@mikebrennan7331]

Yeah, this society we have here in the USA is not what I grew up in. I don't approach anyone anymore either. We are alienated and atomized from each other.

[@rebbiejeantet3524]

My 42 year old daughter was meeting a guy for the first time (via a Christian web site) was attacked by him at a sports bar. She literally has bruises around her neck from his trying to restrain her. Fortunately, she is very experienced in karate, which is how she escaped. This all happened three days ago. No age is safe!!!

[@rootstorising7348]

That's awful and so sorry she experienced this and you as mom have to as well. I hope he is reported on that site and she still has pics from his profile to show police and that he is caught. But most important I hope that she recovers and heals as best as can from what this nasty person did.

[@rebbiejeantet3524]

My daughter is definitely reeling from this experience. She did file a report with the police and the site with all necessary info. We did find out that without anyone else reporting him, the police can do nothing due to it being a 'she said, he said' scenario. If anyone else comes forward, then that is a different game.

[@nordicpandi]

@@rebbiejeantet3524 Were they in the sports bar? Any witnesses? Any security cameras? You've probably checked, but jic :)

[@wildswan221]

Good for her learning karate! Are you the one who took her for lessons when she was little? Or did she learn as an adult? My daughter is a teacher, so I want to give her the story to tell her students!

[@SolsticeOnAnOdyssey]

For myself I would like to to know the details of how she was attacked because that is such a public place. Was it night time? Was she in the parking lot? Did she have her own vehicle to leave?

[@nancyfaircloth3224]

Her having her phone out recording, let your daughters know that if you ever feel that way, take a picture of him. Send it to your parents also.

[@SmokyMountainBlessed]

yes great tip

[@joshuatreewinex]

good idea but not in his face as then it may force the guy to take drastic immediate action. from a safe distance but zoom in max and send photo to mum

[@Yallbgood]

Good idea. He was looking at her the whole time though. 😬

[@CarolinaSanz-qy3hz]

That's dangerous. You don't know how they can react.

[@kathleenoverton3263]

And be LOUD when saying No! Or Get out of my space! Or No, I don’t want to give you my phone number - stop asking me for that! Or look at people and loudly say I don’t know this man - he won’t stay away from me! Just be sure you don’t go off with even the person who stops to help. You never know.

[@marybowers6090]

You gotta scream loud at him so everyone can hear “ are you a human trafficker?!!”. When people hear that, they’ll come over and he’ll leave

[@billtuqoise1343]

Yeah, if he is, he'll run. If he's not, he'll be embarrassed but get over it.

[@PanioloOutdoors]

This!🎉

[@Wendy-bm3fl]

Maybe they will come over.

[@itsinesantonio]

Exactly! Girls don't speak soft scream even if you have to

[@mikeputnam2994]

And create distance by extending your arm out to warn them not to come c loser. People will notice this too.

[@HeatherThompsonSocially]

I used to travel all the time, and in the Atlanta airport one night around 11pm I was heading to baggage claim from the train. As we were coming up the escalator, I saw a young teenaged girl in front of me alone and a man was 100% watching and trying to follow her. As soon as we came up the steps I walked right up to her and asked where her parents were and that we would find them together. When we found her mom I told her what was going on and she thanked me for looking out for her daughter. It happens a lot and it can happen fast.

[@foofookachoo1136]

That’s good that U were the “good guy” in this scenario!! But u could have been a woman trafficker, pretending to help this young girl!! And then leading the young girl right into the traffickers hands!! So I don’t think people should follow someone they don’t know, because that person could also be a trafficker!! U just DONT KNOW who to trust anymore!!!

[@nicomyth]

Atlanta is one of the top airports used by traffickers in the nation.

[@karieberry1070]

So glad you were there!! ‼️🙏‼️

[@katsybo]

I always butt in too. I was a middle school teacher in Los Angeles, these creeps would go after 7th grade girls. Always butt in!!! You can always apologize. Better safe not sorry.

[@muslimsister5613]

​@@foofookachoo1136you know I'm so glad that wasn't the case in this scenario but you're so right, you just never know nowadays who to trust!! That's why it's just best not to travel alone when you're young.

[@sarahschlosser1203]

Great advice! NEVER BE AFRAID TO BE RUDE AND LOUD IF someone is in YOUR space, it is YOUR space!

[@mama_duck_on_the_lake7510]

Human trafficking is real. In my 20's, I was on a business trip to eastern Europe and a russian guy tried to buy me from my male colleagues, when we were out for dinner. He told them that he wanted to take me home on a permanent basis. My colleagues had to surround me and take me back to my hotel room and then pack me and took me to the airport, not leaving me alone for a moment until I got on the airplane to leave the country. Every person can be prey to these people. Young people need to be taught to be safe and be careful.

[@markivy3451]

Dude,even watch on the plane ride. Dont doubt weird stuff happens. Id tell people now days dont do drugs,dont drink when out, if you want to drink only at home with trusted people. Now days its to high of a risk even if your not driving

[@mrhatman675]

The Russian guy might not have been a trafficker but from those drunk Russian weirdos

[@007nadineL]

Sounded like a distraction for the pickpocketers

[@sarahw.mcelyea5655]

Melania ❤️

[@Virus2.0-c5z]

Ironic woman’s now days don’t need no men because they are independent strong woman

[@kimberlyweese8183]

My teenage nephew, living in a single parent situation, was groomed by what he thought was another teenage boy through a video game. He thought he was making a friend and shared everything about himself and eventually welcomed a meet-up. The man who showed up knew everything he needed to know about him that with mere words my nephew got into his vehicle without a fight because he thought he had no other choice. Thank GOD, he pressed an alert on his phone that started tracking him. The police found him as he was starting to be assaulted. The guy had things in his vehicle that showed he was not intending to leave my nephew alive at the end of things. It was nothing short of a miracle that he was saved and the man was, in fact, a convicted predator.

[@Robin-lh9wr]

Thank You Lord!!! ✝️❤️

[@dharmaslife]

@@kimberlyweese8183 TERRIFYING

[@factsmatter4030]

This happens much more than being told by main stream media

[@karenmomoftwins8847]

My goodness gracious! Jesus is our only hope. Thank you Jesus he is alive!

[@budparriott8054]

“Left of Bang (Marine Corps survival book), offers a crisp lesson in survival which affirms the compelling truth: It's better to detect sinister intentions early than respond to violent actions late."

[@HEMoore-vp5uj]

Sometimes when a suspect gets too close, it is because they plant locator chips in your property or on the car you are in. Then they can locate you wherever you go. Best to always call 911 to report a suspicious person harassing you.

[@femalephobia]

That is so scary 🤯

[@meredithheath5272]

Very Good Point!!! Food to be take in any and all ideas to keep yourself safe.

[@yvonnebullard4769]

A pet peeve of mine is a man walking up to a woman by herself as she is loading her car from shopping, and asking for money, borrow a phone or some such request. I used to be polite, but now with all the crime that happens, I have NO PROBLEM at being very vocal in telling him to get further and stay away from me! If they want to ask for assistance there are PLENTY of men they can ask rather than a vulnerable woman by herself.

[@YeshuaKingMessiah]

Around here Ppl would start yelling at me to not be so rude I’m srs!

[@lisafleming9603]

​@@YeshuaKingMessiah...until it happens to them - they cry out the loudest - then wonder why their cries are ignored.

[@YeshuaKingMessiah]

@@lisafleming9603 always yell FIRE Help! Makes ppl run the other way Fire! Brings ppl running Ppl are nosey drama queens

[@Carnivore1959]

Oh what a sad world we live in ....we are brought up not to be rude , yet today's society almost demands that 😢

[@wallikavanaugh7981]

Glad she is home safe. It’s a scary and dangerous world.

[@jackielong9927]

💯👀💯👀💯👀

[@debbielittle5225]

For sure

[@johningle1]

Women should not be out alone. Should always be with a man. Brother, Dad, Husband. Muslims have it right.

[@fgc-linux1650]

I'm a dude, but I never leave home unarmed and refuse to go anywhere with a metal detector. I stay strapped at all times and carry 4 extra mags and a another concealed micro 9 on an ankle holster.

[@suzeewills1249]

If there is another older woman close, rush to her & say, “ Mom, that guy is scaring me”. Most of us women will “ Momma Bear” up. Always be aware & don’t be afraid to be LOUD! Drive to the sheriff station if you think you are being followed. Ask for protection!

[@rosemarydominguez9764]

Security noticed at the airport, thats when she should've went to talk to them & let them know what happened. Even the 2nd time, take pix & say I'm calling 911 if you don't go away 😳.

[@chelsea_1961]

Maybe where you live…. Not in Texas. Trust me… that won’t work here.

[@kerrikolby6124]

Hell yes we will

[@ry-land-]

If I see a woman getting grabbed in public or harassed by men, I am certainly speaking up on her behalf and taking action in some capacity. Raised by the hardest working mother on the planet and 3 amazing sisters. I will not stand by idly and let something like that occur, it is sad to hear men with the inability to protect.

[@everythingisaworkinprogres5729]

@@kerrikolby6124yep. And I don’t even have kids!

[@1spyfinder]

She did outstanding. She listened to her inner instinct or fear. There is a book called the Gift of Fear by Gavin De Becker. I had my wife and daughter read it. They were empowered and were probably saved by following the advice. It talks about your subconscious warning you about whatever situation you are in. Trust that inner voice. She had a choice. Stifle the fear thinking it was ridiculous or uncalled for or follow it and get away. Better to feel foolish and live than to die or worse.

[@007nadineL]

criminal profiler Pat Brown who wrote a book called how to save your daughter's life, she did a KZbin video about it too, she has a KZbin channel 40k subs

[@brianlarkin2677]

Situational Awareness is a God given gift! We talk to our kids about that a lot.

[@winterhomestead]

Yes!

[@minnamae25]

Yes, it's the Holy Spirit guiding us.

[@AdventureAryck]

Protect our children. Get them in some self defense training. Teach them to always be looking out

[@ambassadorlight3146]

Be aware of your environment. Freely look around, posture that broadcasts strength and confidence. Some people coware down arms held close and all stiff. Especially when in a parking lot, day or night. Speak loud in a calm assured voice, not shrill. If you see help or a door that has familie, move quickly. Scream while running away. This country has many illegal aliens that have no scruples and are evil. Backing up is very smart, keep distance (red zone circle 15 to 20 feet from you) and always have an escape plain route, help from others that are female. Be verbal and in charge, demanding they do not come near you. Keep awareness all around you. Yes, and pray for protection and direction.

[@budparriott8054]

“Left of Bang (Marine Corps survival book), offers a crisp lesson in survival which affirms the compelling truth: It's better to detect sinister intentions early than respond to violent actions late."

[@victoiredeleusomme4257]

Dad's body language revealed just how painful this was for real man and how much he loves his family. He has done a good job protecting and training his children. God grant you peace.

[@ROBINstrawBERRYwine]

Absolutely my thoughts exactly 👍

[@jamesdill6832]

@@victoiredeleusomme4257 Don't forget, Daddy used to be a Cop, so had be been a long he would have known how to handle the situation........and the aftermath too had it arisen

[@jamesdill6832]

@@victoiredeleusomme4257 Dad and Mom will also be a Big Help in teaching her just how to get out of trouble before it starts. I would suggest lessons in Karate and or Kick boxing

[@pampenner9116]

I noticed that too with his arms folded.. he's a concerned dad for sure..

[@loveandgutstv]

wtf does “real man” have anything to do with it. The majority of fathers would feel this way.

[@NightOwlinNewOrleans]

My daughter left a restaurant in New Orleans with friends about dusk. They walked her to her car, but she drove off and pulled up to red light a few blocks away. A car with window tint and no headlights pulled up next to her and three people (all but the driver) exited the doors and went for her car door . She floored her vehicle, ran several red lights all the way to the interstate. They followed her for two miles.

[@007nadineL]

Holy shyte

[@loriguinan2206]

As scary as this was, I’ll bet her awareness is even much higher now for future travels. You raised a very bright young woman with common sense.

[@joedoe6444]

the trick is to be aware of your surroundings and the people in them, but also not let it run/ruin your life with the anxiety that everyone is a threat. 90% of people are good, and by simply looking confident and aware of your surroundings will help to keep most of the semi-bad people away. it is never wrong to raise your voice to get the attention of others, the worse that can come of that is you may owe an apology to someone for overreacting, but a quick "I'm sorry" is easier to live with than the worst-case scenarios.

[@sky-pv7ff]

But she didn't report it. That's why those predators get away. Nobody reports them why it happens.

[@ellacatherine1011]

@@joedoe6444You are right. Especially for women, 90% of preventing being a victim to these crimes is just being situationally aware. Make it so the criminal knows you are not worth their while. Do your best to deescalate any tense situation, you do not want to aggravate a potential murderer/rapist. You just want to remove yourself from the situation, and whoever you think may be a danger, but do not put yourself in danger by provoking them, especially if you cannot protect yourself.

[@johningle1]

​@@ellacatherine1011-also women should not be "out and about" without a man. Their dad, brother, husband. The Muslims have it right.

[@ellacatherine1011]

@@johningle1 Women have the right to be out by ourselves or with our female friends. We just need to be wise and know how to protect ourselves, and there’s strength in numbers for sure. I strongly disagree with you.

[@jamiemorrow4184]

I am 71. The last time I traveled by myself some man tried to take my arm (as if to help me) and tried to redirect me from where I was going. That was a mistake. I'm in good shape, so I physically refused to go his direction and became very loud. He backed off from me and immediately melted into the crowd. I feel that, although older, I was in danger. Age is obviously not necessarily a deterrent for these creeps! Stay safe, be smart, pay attention to your gut instincts and get loud!

[@Cbozflorida]

Good for you! I’m glad you’re telling people of your situation. I believe too many people think that if the “victim” - for lack of a better term, is older than 30-ish or male or even just does not physically look like the vulnerable young teenage girl that they assume this kind of thing happens to that it just happens in movies or on the 11 o’clock news. Again, I’m glad you’re safe and keep sharing your experience.

[@kimdavid4406]

As a 70 year old woman, thanks for the warning!

[@BflyMom_212]

I'm an older woman too and travel often Alone. I thought it was young girls They wanted, so Thank you for sharing your story. I'm going to take a Self Defense class and be more vigilant when traveling by Myself. Praise God your safe.

[@tamb7587]

Age or gender is no longer a factor . People are being taken and shipped off to other countries and used as sweatshop workers, and domestic workers they r now taking adult men and women of all ages.. I meant an older woman who had been taken but later was found by her family and freed . She told me her story

[@meredithheath5272]

Thankful for your story to us. I'm an older woman, too, so this is very enlightening - I would have thought it was very/ young, pretty women/ girls that they targeted. It DOES come to mind that many older women are single or widowed and are very vulnerable to scams, too....

[@celticfreckles2570]

Oh my gosh, this reminds me of when my 19-year-old son answered an ad from Texas looking for people to do door-to-door sales and he was young and desperate for making money and the lady sent him a bus ticket from California to Texas. I had no idea because he just decided to do his own thing and get on the bus. I was living in Santa Fe New Mexico at the time and he called me up to say "Hi Mom, I'm on a bus going to Texas. The next bus stop is Albuquerque. Do you think I should get off the bus?" I was like what the heck. Yes get off the bus. He decided to come and stay with me at that point. I truly think that was someone trying to traffic him or even worse they can sell the person's organs and their identification.

[@lathanf-5432]

So very glad you are safe! When I was 16 I went to the grocery store with my best friend. I noticed a man was following us, up and down every aisle we were on, even if i went out order. I told my friend that he was suspicious. She told me that he asked my name as she was walking in the grocery store door about 30 or 40 ft behind me. Really freaked me out then! As soon as we were done paying we ran to the car and shut the doors. He knocked on my window and being super naive. I cracked it, thinking maybe he knew my family or I cracked it, thinking maybe he knew my parents or something. He proceeded to ask me out on a date and when I told him no he started to get really angry and then I rolled the window up and he started banging my car door. I sped off so fast that I ran over his foot. He was throwing his arms around and screaming. I drove directly to the police station. When I told them what happened they asked me to describe the man. After I described him they brought a picture and asked me if it was him. I said yes. Absolutely! That is him! They said you just escaped a kidnapper and rapist that has kidnapped and raped two other teenagers in this area in the last month. By the grace of God!!!!

[@heide-raquelfuss5580]

So glad you escaped. Lord God...😢

[@mojo7493]

And yet, once again, a known ra----, and kidnapper is out on the streets!!

[@elouise5593]

Glad you escaped! Did they finally catch the guy?

[@lathanf-5432]

​@@elouise5593 Thank you. It was by God's grace!! I never heard anything else about whether or not he was caught. We moved away from the area about a year and a half later.

[@lathanf-5432]

​@@heide-raquelfuss5580Only by God's grace!

[@mrphoto776]

As a Dad of a little girl, this so disturbs me. This country has a whole dark underworld of the human slave trade and traffickers. Wow, just WOW.

[@chelsea_1961]

Yeah like Epstein… Trumps best friend.

[@lastdays8500]

Sadly happens everywhere- not just America.

[@analogueoverdigital929]

Everywhere. But def big over here. Thank your local dems.

[@heide-raquelfuss5580]

Not ONLY your country. This is worldwide. It is huuuge!!!😢

[@1veryreal]

And let’s have open borders!?Liberals love the open borders. There are no traffickers, it’s all a right wing conspiracy. I don’t understand why the left wouldn’t want to acknowledge and fight the trafficking of humans and drugs that’s gone sky high with the open border.

[@Belovedtaniamonteath22]

My eldest daughter actually came across a young 16 year old who was waiting at baggage claim for her ride and felt a very strong compultion that she needed to wait with her whilst the girl was waiting for her ride. Security was no where to be seen unfortunately?! The younger girl was SO grateful and they talked for the 10min to keep safe! I was really proud of my daughter taking this on even though she risked her own safety to do so. (Be careful of women being scouts too because that would definitely be possible?!) We must stand together with others and provide protection against this evil nowadays more than ever before. They're preying upon the lack of community care we have as society is breaking down. So glad that your daughter was safe from this evil.

[@colethornton4025]

I worked missing person cases as a detective in law enforcement and this happens all the time. People have no clue as to how often this happens. My colleagues and I are still haunted by the cases we couldn’t solve. Thank God you are safe.

[@wandaneuschwander47]

Thank you for your service and it was because of an off duty person just like you who could see deeper and great instincts that is the reason I was saved and live today more than forty years ago before technology etc. just gut level instincts. Thank you and I will say prayers for your peace of all the images that still haunt you for the unfound. Thank you again

[@jolandameivogel9006]

Try to get some peace of mind, you can not save the world. Most parents do not learn self defense sport to there children. Pleace enjoy life ❤. Powerlove from the Netherlands

[@mrmotofy]

Serious cases like this go on and on unsolved cuz there's not enough funding. Yet they will send 10-12 officers to harass a guy on a sidewalk with a camera

[@lastdays8500]

I wouldn't wanna put blame on you lot but sometimes I think certain officers don't find any cases on it because some are part of it.. Not every Police officer is bad I know- but there are times I can sense when 1 isn't exactly doing it for the right reasons themselves and go into law enforcement for corrupted pursuits.

[@agquaproductions9361]

​@jolandameivogel9006 if you need tips please check hospitals. I was a victim. And hotels and state programs. And paid off cops.

[@missylearned9821]

Almost 40 years ago when I was 21 I was almost abducted at a Kroger parking lot in metro Atlanta. There were 2 guys in a car that pulled up next to me as I was getting out of the car and they offered to fix the small dent I had on my car for a reasonable price if I followed them to their auto garage. A second car had pulled up about 15 parking spaces down closer to the store entrance and as I walked up towards the entrance, the guy in the second car waved at me like he knew me. Being the small town naive girl I was, I waved back and went on in to pick up the prescription I was getting for my husband who’d just had kneed surgery. Something told me to ask the pharmacist if I could borrow the phone to tell my husband the story. As I told the story to my husband, the female pharmacist who was about 50 at the time never took her eyes off me and was simply shaking her head no. When I hung up with my husband, she didn’t say a word, she just picked up the same phone and called the front office and asked for the store manager and the produce manager to walk a customer (me) she had in front of her out to the car. Then she looked at me and said, “no honey, nothing about that sounds right. I’m going to have these 2 men walk you out.” Sure enough, when the 3 of us walked out, the second car with the guy waiving at me earlier was on the other side of my car and when they saw the men on either side of me walking me out, they peeled out. My blood ran cold at that moment because I realized their intentions weren’t good and that pharmacist saved my life. I’ve prayed many times through the years that God blessed that pharmacist. That Kroger was about a mile from I-75. I’ve recently read many abductions happen from shopping centers, malls or business locations where an interstate is very close by because the abduction vehicle can hop on the interstate and disappear. So glad your sweet daughter had angels helping her that day. Another scam I’ve heard is that the scout at an airport or around bar areas will describe the intended victim, down to clothing and luggage if any, to someone pretending to be an Uber who picks up the victim. What wicked times we live in.

[@KristinEatsPlants]

This is so crazy to read, I'm so sorry that happened to you. When I was a little girl in the 90's, we lived a mile from I-75 and a beat up car pulled into our neighborhood while I was playing outside and the couple in the front seat said "hey little girl, do you know where I-75 is?" and I pointed "that way!". Then they said "Thank you! Can you come show us on this map?" and I ran the other way. I was only 8-10 years old maybe? And I'm so grateful I knew to run away and not engage and will be teaching my own children those same lessons.

[@brittneyrussell1766]

​@@KristinEatsPlants I was almost abducted from a Walmart off I-75 when I was 4-5, so around '89-'90. I never thought about the interstate being an easy getaway! It could have so easily happened to us both, praise God we got away 🙌🏼🙏🏼.

[@KristinEatsPlants]

@@brittneyrussell1766 it's SO scary to think back on those moments, as innocent children and thank GOD we made the right choice in that moment. Awful, horrible people out there. So glad we're both okay

[@Rb-kb4qy]

When I was a young and dumb 22 year old young lady, I traveled with cousins to Europe for a friend’s wedding. On my return I had to wait at the Milan airport by myself overnight. I sat in the middle of the big empty waiting area, I thought surely no one would dare do anything in a public space. 5 Italian guys came over to sit with me, ask me questions, laughing among each other, they wouldn’t leave. I was so scared I didn’t want to move. I made up my answers of where I live, was nice to avoid upsetting them. They eventually left me alone. Scariest experience of my life. I never travelled alone again.

[@007nadineL]

They wouldn't leave Eventually they left Well which was it? Did you ask them to leave?

[@Mayfitz]

Italy is notorious for aggressive men.I was in Florence & two older men tried to pick me up in their sports car.One pinned me up against the wall near a famous bustling piazza. Italy is dangerous, many stories .I love traveling solo as well.I feel very fortunate to be alive🤕

[@lynngardner7025]

Remember that young boys are vulnerable as well. Always speak louder when you are speaking to strangers that approach you and answer questions with a question. Be aggressive in your thinking. Pay attention. People watch. Good job Neviah.

[@haleys4899]

Can you give an example of a good way to answer their question with a question?

[@DreamseedVR]

"Why do you want to know?" "Why is it any of your business?" "You you always ask strangers creepy personal questions?" "You do realize you're being inappropriate?"

[@cocobeanscle]

Boys are a top priority as well. Especially with so many closet-gay-cult-members in all countries. America-is THE-LEADER in-trafficking. Beware of people who look normal and lie straight to your face with a straight look on theirs. Such as teachers-lawenforcement-military-localpoliticians-etc.

[@KGLKRadio91.7]

Per The Gift of Fear by Gavin DeBecker, (ex FBI profiler) if you feel unsafe, you can't be nice. Also, don't yell help, most people will not intervene, yell fire instead. Take your shoes off and get ready to run. Had all my 5 kids read it in junior high because I was raised in the "hood" in Dallas. Too many encounters to list here. We have a whole different level of criminals here now.

[@cocobeanscle]

@@KGLKRadio91.7 I second this! And attest to the same for St. Louis and Cleveland! I add - don’t yell rape either. People won’t help. Stick with fire. Isn’t that so sad? don’t yell help or rape because people won’t help you, but I bet if the shoe was on the other foot they’d care and wish that they didn’t stay passive for so long and help normalize this.

[@dayzey40]

Nevaeh should never say where she is going, if she's going away by herself...NEVER.

[@WeAreStrongwithJesus]

This is so important! Don’t tell anyone your whereabouts, your birthday or any personal information over your KZbin channels or social media.

[@kimwimer7308]

I hope they don’t start getting creeps trying to go after them. Matt Carriker from Demolition Ranch had to stop filming with his wife and kids because of stalkers.

[@rickytaiaroa2541]

this was an important post for young women and men glad she is safe and thank you for sharing mom and dad

[@bethparker3205]

Forty years ago an older man grabbed me as I was walking by myself in Nürnberg Germany. He grabbed me from behind and was trying to pull me into his Mercedes. I used a couple of self defense moves that I knew to break free and was screaming my head off. A few people were watching but did not help. Then suddenly a man that spoke English came out of the crowd and intervened. He was an undercover military CID agent. When I moved back to the US I was jumped and robbed by two thugs that lept out of a moving pickup when I was getting out of my car in front of a friend’s house. One held a gun to my head. What saved me is that my friend saw what was happening through her glass door and yelled at them. One was caught by the police that night. He had a long rap sheet so it got me angry when the DA allowed him to take a plea bargain and the criminal was only given 24 months jail time. I now live in a tight knit farming community and never leave my house without a weapon and weather permitting one of my dogs. Crime is out of control in this country. We need to lock down the border, support law enforcement and vote people into office that will not be lenient on criminals.

[@DeeJ841]

Yes and one thing I don’t get is the lenient on crime people say “it’s not fair to have cash bails” that doesn’t mean you just let them out! then they get no bail period. Leave them in there.

[@AnnAndNala]

Glad you are SAFE! 🙏 Fortunately we have a very experienced criminal prosecutor running for president. She's serious about prosecuting criminals. Hopefully she will be our next president and make our country safer. 💙🙏

[@nang4218]

The border lol you know that there ARE criminals in the U.S., American citizens right?? I mean do some people not know this ?? Crazy how you jump to blame some outside your home rather than investing the people in your home first. Typical. 🙄

[@ManplansGodlaughs]

​@@AnnAndNalaLOL Harris and Biden are the ones who've allowed all the illegals in! 🤣

[@ManplansGodlaughs]

​ ​@AnnAndNala LOL Harris & Biden are the ones who've let all the criminals in over the border! 🤣

[@Agent.99]

At 16, my daughter and a friend went to a concert at a small Ft Lauderdale venue. Because of traffic, I dropped them off and picked them up at a 7-11 that was one block from the venue. As I was circling the block to pick them up, they noticed 2 younger girls, about 11-12, being harassed by some older guys who were trying to convince the younger girls to go with them. My daughter and her friend saw what was going on and immediately surrounded the girls, taking their arms saying “oh my gosh I’ve been looking for you! Let’s go inside” and they pulled the girls inside the 7-11 all the while also yelling expletives and insults at the older guys calling them creeps and jerks and to go away. They made sure the girls would stay inside until their ride came and calmed them down and made them laugh, because the younger girls were really so frightened. Girl Code! I was so proud of my daughter and friend for being aware and brave and rude and loud and correctly assessing the situation. I think 11-12 is way too young to go to a concert without parents, as these things can happen. I was worried about my daughter and friend at 16, as it was one of the first times she was allowed to go without a parent. Then in college, at 19 yo, a homeless man sitting on the sidewalk in downtown Pittsburgh near the subway groped her leg as she passed by and she spun around and smacked his hand and screamed at him at the top of her lungs for being a “musty old degenerate man.” She was so upset no one nearby even looked her way or looked like they might help her. Everyone just kept walking by. She was all dressed up and meeting us downtown on a Sunday afternoon for a ballet performance. It really shook her up and she was in tears over it when she got to us. Stuff like this can happen ANY time of day! I am glad my daughter had many years of karate, and was pretty good, to the point were a lot of the boys at the dojo were afraid to spar against her. She’s also a sports coach and works out 5-6 days a week. So she’s strong and has some defense skills, and a big mouth when needed, but a 130 lb woman is still at a huge disadvantage against most men. Situational awareness at all times of the day is key, and it can happen in any city or town.

[@susanlovesjava4961]

For her safety, try to avoid false confidence. No boys would be scared of sparing with her. Teenage boys are much stronger and faster than grown women.

[@sherburck]

And now men can go into the womens restroom!!

[@Stefanonymous]

​@@susanlovesjava4961 yup. That's definitely true. Reality.

[@AnnAndNala]

@@sherburck Yes, that is an extremely big problem. There desperately needs to be a legal differentiation between legit innocent trans women minding their own business and guys just pretending to be trans with beards and lipstick so they can barge into the women's bathrooms and locker rooms to harass or "get-off". Some laws need to be established ASAP.

[@Moonlightthroughdarkness]

Thanks for sharing. She sounds like a great daughter! She sure she is an example to many girls and women!

[@rebeccabay6806]

Man: Nobody wants to think worst case scenario Moms: ✋️I DO😊 glad she is safe and sound and using her voice.

[@bettinabrauer243]

Girls are told and raised to being polite, that's the problem. I told my daughter to never be nice to a strange man who approached her. She was only 8 years old when a man grabbed her and she screamed and scratched his face. It turned out he only wanted to save her, as she was in the path of a race horse. But she reacted how she should, and better safe than sorry.

[@Eldavide888]

More mother should stop telling and raise their daughter to be polite and nice all the time with everyone.

[@rainsofhealing]

Good! These traffickers and their crews are also using women so the targets feel “safer”, thinking a fellow woman wouldn’t bring them harm. It’s very scary!

[@littlehappiness7322]

Yes, better be safe than sorry.

[@eriklarsson3188]

That's not the problem at all, problem is women are traveling alone (without male company, either their father, brother, boyfriend or husband) that's the issue. But it trails with feminist mantra of boss babe I need no man I'm just like a man...mentality. That's all.

[@ladybiscuit80]

@@eriklarsson3188​​⁠not every woman has a close male family member they can drag along with them on every single trip they take, some of them have no close male family member at all. They shouldn’t have to, either. You’re basically victim blaming here. The ACTUAL problem is that men are doing this in the first place, and that there’s a market for it (also 99% men). So the problem is just…men. Quit trying to shift the blame. Don’t even think of saying “not ALL men!1” because DUH, but that does not negate the fact that it’s men that are the problem. This is rape culture, toxic masculinity, all those things that you probably roll your eyes at every time you see or hear them, and especially when you hear them from a woman. Your attitude is part of the problem, even if you aren’t one of the men directly involved. A woman is not trying to be a “boss babe” if she needs or wants to take a trip alone, for Christ’s sake.

[@ruthie28]

I was almost sold by a human trafficker when I was 21 years old. Met him when I was 18. Two weeks before I was getting sold ( I only realised this after all) I started attending an Christian course and came to faith in Jesus. He literally saved my soul and my life at the same time! I'm happy you were aware and I'm happy the lady at the conference helped you as well! Thank God!

[@terrybarreneche7388]

Praise God

[@dani9622]

Wow God is so good!!

[@sabrinasucces8139]

Praise the Lord!!!!!!!! God willing see you in Heaven sister!! 💗🤍

[@Pitbulllover77-y3l]

Praise Jesus!!!!!!! So glad you’re safe 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@007nadineL]

It would be really helpful if you could give us some clues or red flags that mean you're about to get sold in 2 weeks. Like what happened

[@marstrull]

I was trafficked at 19 to 20 I’m 30 now. It has changed my entire life and I’m glad that you got help and are not in that situation. You’re really lucky that lady was there to get him away from you. Stay safe!

[@Val-fi9hg]

Bless you for sharing. Jesus will continue to heal you and your experience can help others be comforted in their grief of similar experiences.

[@marstrull]

Also it’s not just stranger that can traffic you. You have to be careful with people you’re dating as well. It’s not always like you’re kidnapped and forced into it. The person makes you fall in love with them and then they convince you to do certain things because you love them and it will “benefit” both of you and then your in a really bad situation and trapped. It might not always be obvious that your being trafficked and abused because they brainwash you

[@Terry-JoWhitehead]

I use to travel all over the states for my job as sales/engineer. One stop was in Florida after a conference and my flight out was mid morning. I’m one that would get to the airport early and relax. At the gate and surrounding gates for my flight there was no one there but me. I’m about 55 at the time. 15 min later a beautiful young lady came a sat across from me less than 6 feet. With just a cordial smile and nod, I greeted her and went back to texting my wife and I told my wife what just happened. A little time passed and the third person showed up and sat across from me and three seats down. When the fourth woman about 30 yrs old came over a sat two seats from me on my side, I started to freak out! They started a conversation with me and talked about all kinds of subjects. I texted my wife to tell her how old I felt and I became a grandfather to these three girls. For a half hour we were the only ones in three waiting gates. My wife laughed at me. I must have felt safe to them so that someone else wouldn’t approach. Did I have Jesus or wwjd written on my forehead? I hope so!

[@mimi8352]

Sounds like you did show them Jesus.

[@jessicalightwarrior7276]

May we all have opportunities to lift Jesus up before men and women in this world of adversity. Peace and grace be with you in abundance!

[@mediocreman2]

Often, women will feel sorry for old unattractive men.

[@007nadineL]

Sounds like they were getting ready to swarm you for your wallet

[@user-sn7dw7yl2f]

She has discernment. God gives all of us this gift. She listened instead of dismissing it.

[@meganann5451]

Thank you for re-iterating that you should just be rude if you are getting weird vibes. Trust your gut. There are so many people who just want to be "polite" or "nice." Don't be afraid to flat out ignore them, walk away, move into a public space, be firm, etc. We spend so much effort trying not to hurt feelings, which I get, but safety first. I was on a date one time with someone I met online (in a public space), and I let him know (somehow it came up), that my friends knew my location and any details I had. He was really offended, which I felt was also a bit concerning.

[@gwinfamily]

WOW, how scary for her!!! My family and I had gone on a trip to Six Flags Texas.. we were staying in a hotel where the doors opened to the outside rather than being inside the building. I had forgotten my hairbrush in the car and went out to get it. I noticed 2 men watching me and was immediately on alert. They started walking towards me. I rush back to the room and slammed the door. They immediately started knocking on the door. I think they thought I was alone. I quickly tell my husband what was going on and he says to them "What do you need?" In his loud deep male voice. Lol. They then said they had left a charger in the room. To which my husband responded "there is no charger in here and if you don't leave we are going to call the police!" They left, we watched to make sure they were gone and packed our crap and got the heck out of there. I was so shaken! I feel like if they had made it to me before I got back to the door I would have been taken. Then when they knocked, they thought I was alone and might open and then they would have taken me. I have thanked the Lord so many times for protecting me that day!

[@BanditGirl61]

In 2022 there were 274,634 men and boys reported missing. In the same year, there were 271,327 women and girls reported missing. boys and girls need to be aware

[@heide-raquelfuss5580]

It was not the Lord. It was luck and your husband.

[@erindewhirst2044]

I went all MAMA BEAR just seeing the title of today’s video!! Thank God she is intuitive, brave and intelligent…. now SAFE and even wiser. Thank you for sharing this important story!

[@amandastamper4962]

Same!!!

[@judester9482]

Yeah me too 🤨

[@karla.30]

Me too! I was picturing myself there, walking up and saying back the hell off and calling the security guard over!

[@karla.30]

Nevaeh...ALWAYS ask your Guardian Angel to protect you, even if it requires miraculous intercession!

[@lorimullen3680]

Thank you for sharing your daughter's experience. This helps educate other young adults! When I think back to Nevaeh's age I was 18 years old enlisted in the US military one month after high school graduation. The people of the USA took care of us young soldier's no matter what city we were in! We could share cab rides with strangers & everyone told us great stories of how the served our country, when they were young. I felt like my country loved me! Fast forward to today, hearing this stuff & knowing how true the facts of these stories are is gut-wrenching!

[@dtimes2wa]

Always listen to your gut. You did a good job Nevaeh. About 8 years ago when I was about 50 years old, I was out shopping with my elderly mom. I noticed a man staring at me in the parking lot as I was getting in my car. I let my mom know and described him to her. I drove to another store and saw the man had followed my car to the other store and was still staring at me. There wasn’t anything I could do because he hadn’t done anything illegal. I spoke to a friend who is a former police officer. I did stare back at him so he knew I saw him staring at me. Late that night I thought to look at the sex offender site in my county and I found the man on there. So it doesn’t matter what age you are you MUST ALWAYS be vigilant. Stay safe and vigilant! Thank you for reminding us that we all need to be cautious out there! I also shared her story twice today and will continue to share it so others continue to be cautious.

[@di62902]

This world has gone down hill. 6 yrs ago I got that call no parent wants to hear. My daughter had been attacked. She was at a party did the right thing asked for a closed bottle of water. The bottle was sealed but they had used a needle to insert the drug into the bottle she thought the drink was safe. Thank God my daughter is ok and thriving today.

[@JML542]

Wow! How horrid! Glad she's OK!

[@mrspickle8285]

OMG, thats just so terrible. You think you've done everything right and still she wasn't safe. Im sorry that happened to her but im glad she is thriving today.

[@foofookachoo1136]

I still don’t understand! How could a needle go into a plastic or glass bottle, and a plastic cap?? And even if it penetrated the plastic, how would the liquid not have leaked out, all over??

[@annemurphy9339]

⁠@@foofookachoo1136. They slant the needle down through the bottle neck just above the water line, angling the needle down into the water.

[@lovespurpleflowers]

@@foofookachoo1136small pinhole in the side of a plastic bottle, easy peazy!

[@emmapoe2746]

Listening to this podcast gives me shivers. I pray God‘s hedge and protection upon your daughter as well as so many others. My daughter is a mother of three and just in simple stores like Walmart. There’s always these characters and as you say, not only one, but she’s caught one time, saying something to one and there is another one on the other line it’s just terrifying. I was sense of freedom. I pray God’s hedge of protection upon our children, granddaughters, great granddaughters, and of course to give them wisdom and understanding to be able to say NO stay away go away. Call your mom call your dad to come and pick you up. Don’t wait outside by yourself. Yes, Nevia is a beautiful girl I pray for her safety always dad. This is the time as ex-police officer do you want to take charge terrible that we have to feel this sense of guarding but it has to be thank you for sharing today. Be blessed.❤

[@DavenesCreativePublications]

Melissa and Jeremy, you both have done such an incredible job teaching your children and preparing them for situations such as this. Human traffickers do hang around airports, bus stations, train stations, etc. I am glad Naveah is home safe!

[@crazycloud2]

I am 65 and I had them bug me at Greyhound stations when I was 19. Luckily most greyhound stations had quarter operated TV's in a chair that reminded me of a school chair, it kind of wrapped around you.

[@jmarhanson]

I’ve been approached in downtown Seattle by someone like this and I was in my 30s. I have two teenagers and the best lesson I’ve taught is to trust your intuition and never second guess yourself. Better to offend a stranger than to become a victim.

[@Paloma1977]

My daughter travelling alone stopped in Paris went outside for a smoke brake and a man was telling her “come with me right now! “ Started to grab her pulling her away! a security guard told her to get back inside because it was very dangerous for her outside for the love of God I thank every single day that she safe return home to us And she was spared from a trafficker 😢

[@007nadineL]

Paris France?

[@Paloma1977]

@@007nadineL yes

[@charcarlson681]

Similar situation to my daughter in a department store. The guy followed her around the store. Stood behind her in line. She called me. I told her to get an employee. No luck. Get out of that line, do not leave the store. Find a safe person. She did. The safe person followed her out of the store. Two cars were parked outside. Dark windows, no license plate. Daughter got into the car with safe person to drive her to daughters car. The men followed them around the parking lot. My daughter left the area with the safe person, did not go near daughter's car to protect her identity. They came back and then the safe person followed her home. Police were involved. Found out that there was a group going through the area to find target young girls.

[@cjd5255]

She shouldn't have left store. Just call cops immediately.

[@summerbird4288]

@@cjd5255agree 100%

[@michdancer13]

My friend was targeted when she was in her 40s. She was manning her friend's booth at an indoor farm market in Appleton, WI. She was approached in a very similar manner as Neveah, we want you to work for us, we need your phone number, etc. She was shocked to learn from an LEO that there's a market for all ages. TERRIFYING. I pray protection not only on my young adult daughters but my son as well. I know this happens, but this was eye opening all the same. So thankful Neveah is safe!

[@RTCIvory]

I flew virtually alone from the age of seven. I managed my own layovers while flying as a teen. 🤦🏻‍♀️ How am I even here?

[@mojo7493]

Thank God you are! I think things have turned dramatically worse in the last 5 years.

[@carolstacey4955]

Things are very different now. The last few years people have come here with bad intentions, let in by people with bad intentions that don’t care if Americans are killed they’re out to make money and be in power. This and I wouldn’t trust leaving my child anywhere alone.

[@christined2495]

Years ago I was taking my morning walk in my safe suburban neighborhood, I had air buds on, when I left my home my husband said to me I don’t like you walking with the earbuds in your ears, you aren’t aware of your surroundings, as I was walking I thought about what he said and started to look around, in the corner of my eye I saw a station wagon going about 5 miles an hour and I saw two guys in front seat, the passenger dropped to the floor and started to slowly open the car door, I walked into a strangers backyard and knocked on there back door, told them what happened, I was able to call my husband to pick me up, we drove around for an hour he was trying to find the station wagon, actually my husband was a police officer, ( now retired) and I’m sure he saved my life that day by mentioning the earbuds Ladies be careful out there and be aware

[@dulcieparker7425]

My guy sez the same thing about earbuds. Even more so for cyclists.

[@christined2495]

@@dulcieparker7425 what happened to me is proof to be careful when wearing g AirPods

[@Dollyqueen84]

I purchased buds from Sony called Open Buds. They allow you to hear your music and still hear everything around you. There's also a brand called Shokz that have open ear and bone conducting headphones, and they allow your ears to stay open to hear your surroundings. I think all runners, cyclists, walkers, etc. Need them. Although I'm none of those, i feel much safer with them in my ear and aware of my surroundings.

[@katherineknapp8838]

I can not express my thanks to all three of you for going into this subject as deeply as you have. This is one of my pet peeves!!!….FYI, a little over 4000 children were rescued in 2023. Brought up out of the tunnels close to Portland Oregon.

[@kAylAlA9711]

7:00 THIS is so important, small flags that make your internal guidance system perk up, are there for a reason. I'm grateful she was not dismissive of her intuition. It's sad that some have a tendency to make people feel wrong for sensing out of place, potentially dangerous things. AKA trusting your gut

[@lanenessaboo]

A young girl in a small beach town in WA, was in line at a Dollar General store and she got home and found an air tag in her bag. The police watched video play back from the store and the guy in front of her had dropped the tag into the bag. These things happen everywhere, stay safe everyone ❤

[@peggycuomo1877]

What is an airbag?

[@lanenessaboo]

@@peggycuomo1877 an apple air tag for tracking your things. Normal people will use them in their luggage, or things that become lost, or stolen, so you can track them and find them.

[@jeepssnow9506]

@@peggycuomo1877NOT ‘air bag’-they said AIR TAG-a tracking device not much bigger than a quarter- that would identify to the tracker the other (innocent) person’s location- exactly! Scary! Once you’ve discovered someone has dropped an AirTag on you, best thing to do is drive to a police (or fire) station directly so they can track it back to its owner & catch them at their own game

[@christinad4418]

@@peggycuomo1877apple AirTag- they send the location data of the tag using nearby apple devices. That would tell the man who put it there, the girls exact location

[@jennifersmith8640]

@@peggycuomo1877 An Apple air tag is a tracking device.

[@TeresaMom1]

I even put my 17 yr old Son (almost 18) in a protective bubble. I AM a Helicopter Parent and I don't care what anyone thinks because these days you NEED to be a Helicopter Parent. I always say "My Kid My Rules" and No one is going to tell me how to raise my own kids. We have two older kids who grew up in the 80's & 90's & early 2000's and the world was quite different back then.

[@Crystal-w7e]

They are not afraid to pick someone up or drag them especially if it's two or more people. My oldest is not 16 but and really tall so I have just started letting him have some slack. The stories I've heard over the years still play in my mind. As long as I have air in my lungs, no one will ever steal my children's innocence

[@donvee2000]

Glad to hear your a protective parent, please make sure he is aware of how to take care of himself as well, but Im sure you are. Im 59 yr old male and to this day I can still remember almost being attacked when I was 6...my mother in a rush left me alone in the car as she ran into the store. Two men were talking outside the car as I sat inside. Being young I watched them as there wasn't much else to do. The two men soon said their goodbyes and one left. The other man walked by the car, seeing me inside alone he stopped... I don't remember much of what was said other than him telling me to open the door and banging on the window with a tennis racket. It couldn't of lasted more than a minute or two but it felt like an eternity. Finally I just screamed at him with everything I had to go away. He looked around and left. I never told my mother and stayed silent when she returned...i was literally traumatized the next couple days. Young Boys these days are in just as much danger as girls from abduction...idk if you have been following the Smiley face abductions. There have been dozens and dozens of teenage to collage age abductions and drownings all over the Northeast. Two NYC detectives have recently written a book about it... The speculation is a possible occult group is behind the majority of them. The reason they call them smiley face is because theres always a smiley face spray painted nearby...It's terrifying situation.

[@summerbird4288]

You sound protective aggressive. Teach your son how to manage all this, you won’t always be around him.

[@stephenkolostyak4087]

"No one is going to tell me how to raise my own kids." uh huh - your kids go to a public school? Someone's telling you how to raise your own kids.

[@littlehappiness7322]

Yes. It's not that you want to control your child. You NEED to be protective because of how messed up this world is.

[@kjmccormick1498]

These guys are everywhere! Working for the same objective! I witnessed two guys of similar descriptions in a car, on the outskirts of San Diego, try to pick up a young girl in the grocery store parking lot. When they drove up to her and pulled right in front of where she was walking I got out of my vehicle and started approaching their car, they saw me in the mirror and just took off. No license plate or labels on their vehicle!

[@doanahumphreys8372]

If you drink alcohol, never drink in public. Do you drinking at home with people you know you are safe with. When you are out, you need to always make sure you have your wits about you. Never leave ANY drink unattended.

[@Lyn4817]

As previously said. Someone did buy a sealed bottle of water but it had been injected with a drug. How the heck can you hope to stay safe when you do everything right. I would say anyone waking the next day and nothing seems right, go to a hospital and get a blood test done. Never shower first, just go to a hospital.

[@jeannettebalcom6826]

​@@Lyn4817I guess the only other solution could be bring your own drink & never let it leave your hand.

[@chelsea_1961]

In Texas the bartender or waiters may be in on it too… never go anywhere alone in Texas. Best advice… Women never come to Texas. I’m saying that as a Texas woman who has lived here my entire life.

[@foofookachoo1136]

@@chelsea_1961Thanks SO MUCH for getting that info out!! I hope at least a million people read your comment!! Then they will be all the wiser!!

[@sarathomas8499]

​@@chelsea_1961wait really? Is tx that bad? Why?

[@suepersinger1728]

Nevaeh has a great head on her shoulders. She dealt with this appropriately. Melissa and Jeremy you have taught her well. I’m glad she is back home and safe.

[@sheilawoodbury2515]

Yes I totally agree!

[@savedbyGrace1234]

I’m 57 yrs old- almost 58 and I’ve had encounters like this from creepy men. Be aware - be alert . To these creeps I don’t think they are choosy cause I’m almost 60 yrs old and it’s happened to me

[@speliotis]

This is such an important conversation.... Glad Nevaeh got through this safely. Unfortunately not everyone is as fortunate...

[@managomez9708]

Texas has one of the highest human trafficking numbers out of all the states. I’m so glad it didn’t go any worse. Games, concerts and airports are so dangerous for that reason. Never let your kids go to the bathrooms or get food alone at events. I’ve seen so many situations.

[@factsmatter4030]

Math break down.. Two thousand kids per County in America goes missing.

[@budparriott8054]

“Left of Bang (Marine Corps survival book), offers a crisp lesson in survival which affirms the compelling truth: It's better to detect sinister intentions early than respond to violent actions late."

[@rhonak7548]

See something .... say something!

[@brookiebakerie]

I don't even let my kids go to the bathroom alone when we're at church!

[@managomez9708]

@@brookiebakerie same. No place is safe.

[@cookies4isaac522]

I am a parent of two beautiful girls. I drive them crazy with how protective I am. I remind them daily to be aware of their surroundings. After reading everyone’s comments and watching this, it’s going to be a rough weekend for me and them!

[@Agent.99]

Me, a mid 30’s female, alone at night at mall closing time, going to my car in a mostly empty parking lot in SE Florida. 2 men approach me and say they have car trouble, can I give their battery a jump? I snapped back “why are you asking a woman alone at night for help? go ask a man”. It didn’t occurred to me until much later that it was likely a setup, and I had the Lords protection over me. I was just so annoyed by their stupidness to ask a female for help. Didn’t they have any friends or family to call? Or ask a man or the police, etc. not a woman alone. Its so obvious to me now…

[@jowiens32]

I’m 55, and I think one of the most harmful things taught to me growing up, was to be polite to everyone. Being polite has cause me so much harm, and standing up and speaking up for myself and my safety never has. I’d rather accidentally be wrong and offend someone who didn’t deserve it, than be polite to a clever predator. I hate walking around the world with my guard up, it hurts my soul. I’m an outgoing friendly person who loves to talk to strangers, but that’s not in favor of my safety and the world just is what it is now. My young niece who is like me in nearly every way, is not polite. She’s felt ashamed by her loud aggressiveness at times, but I continually tell her to never stop. Be loud, speak up, say what you’re feeling, do what you have to. At the end of the day, the only goal is to get home safely.

[@Stefanonymous]

Huh. But how often are you in a life or death scenario? Having a loud crash aggressive personality is extremely unattractive on a woman.

[@Moonlightthroughdarkness]

True, true, true. Don't hurt your heart though. God Bless You!

[@CarlaHipkins]

I agree, I was raised to be polite and smile and to be naive. It took a series of close calls to wake me up. It also happens to older women. A man tried to force me to get into his car once when I was walking to meet my husband several blocks away I was about 45. He actually started yelling, "Get in my car! I am trying to be nice and give you a ride!" Another thing happened a few years ago, age 55, I got off the bus a guy saw me, slowed way down and watched me walk for a couple blocks. My husband told me he had watched this guy stalking me after I got off the bus, he was creeping behind me and seemed to be waiting for cars behind him to pull around . He was pulling up beside me when I turned and walked toward my husband waiting in his vehicle. As soon as he saw my husband the guy raced off.

[@RoyCyberPunk]

​@CarlaHipkins if you feel unsafe you should act accordingly.

[@jowiens32]

@@RoyCyberPunk Unfortunately as a woman it’s a lot trickier than that

[@melissahyte6010]

I got followed as a kid when I got off the bus. I was 6 or 7. A van followed the bus and waited until it pulled away after I got off and creeped behind me as I was walking home. Thank God and thank my Mom that I had situational awareness that young. I realized they were behind me so I quickly sprinted in front of the van across the street to my neighbors house and knocked frantically. I didn't get their plates, but I pray they didn't take the next kid they saw. To this day as a mom, I drive my daughter every day to and from school.

[@kepami2]

Back in the 80’s I went to a Miami disco alone. I sat next to another woman for security. Was approached by a handsome bejeweled Cuban man and danced away. He was a great dancer and brought me to his cousins to show me off. My spidey senses arose so I told him I need to go to the bathroom. He said he would wait outside because he didn’t want me to run away, so I told him to stay by my handbag instead. (I didn’t bring one). I snuck out the back door and dodged behind cars till I got into mine and took off.

[@Stefanonymous]

Lol. I'm sure that was a humongous overreaction! You just ran away from what could've been a legendary, possibly life changing night.

[@sam12587]

I used to be in a lot of clubs back then. Your correct that wouldn’t have ended well. Any guy being that sticky is a red flag

[@eatme9970]

​@Stefanonymous You clearly do not watch this channel enough. In a previous episode it was revealed that women's spider sense about which alleys to go down or not directly correlate with actual crime rates. And that female interviewers know in their gut if a male applicant will be a problem to other womyn while male interviewers have no idea. You must be a cis man.

[@cmjack777]

@@Stefanonymousno her spidery senses were correct.

[@heide-raquelfuss5580]

​@@Stefanonymous Better be safe than sorry later or dead. That man did not sound ok. Even his sentence at the end... Big red flag. I hope your daughters, sons will be protected, teached by you and others and also follow karate and alike.

[@lauraklein6405]

Please understand that these people also have a woman that works with them and acts as the “rescuer”. So sorry this happened!

[@elmadixon8293]

Yes, that is so true. I am concerned that the security woman at the airport did not approach to see if thus young woman needed help. I would think that a security person can see people's body language that something is off and young woman is in danger. Now I suspect it beung possible that the woman security to being paid off by traffickers to not help young woman they approach.

[@ruthie28]

That's true! Thanks for sharing

[@chipdr911]

Great job mom and dad for preparing your children of the dangers of traveling alone. She was prepared and knew how to handle the situation. Great PSA.

[@nelphamalwatta2221]

God protect the young vulnerable women 🙏

[@chantellucky4565]

I wondered always about the innocent victims who were either killed or trafficked, where was God for them? Is God very selective who he chose to save? Are some of the victims not worthy to be saved??? 😢 I am very saddened without any answers for the victims!

[@pennylane36]

My daughter is 37 but when she was at the age where she started doing things on her own, I told her " I trust you" I just don't trust them. (all the strangers in the world}.. We also had talks about having your own back because sometimes your friends won't. To take responsibility for your own life and watch out for yourself and don't put yourself in a situation where you're not in control. She had a friend who died at a party from alcohol poisoning. He passed out on the couch and no one paid attention to what was happening to him. that happened 3 days after our talk about having your own back. It's so hard parenting older kids and new adults.

[@gaylerichards7409]

I’m so glad you did this podcast on Nevaeh because I was so worried about her at that conference. She’s so sweet and such a great person, I would hate for anything to happen to her. I just started following her and I love her channel. My granddaughter just turned 18 and really spreading her wings, but is really a good girl. I worry about her encounters. Thank you for being such good parents to all your children.

[@lisahause8705]

I had a similar experience, when my daughter & I were at a commissary store on an ARMY base. This older man , who was not in uniform approached my daughter. He even touch her hair & arm…I yelled at him & told him to back off! I called the police…found out he was an army man(29 years old) my daughter at the time was only 14 years old! He was reported to his commanding officer…😑🙏🏻

[@jaminjosh23]

I’ve had guys similar follow my wife, daughters and I around grocery stores maybe 5 times in the last 18 months. Once saw a report that the guys following us were arrested for trafficking a couple weeks later. Most of the time being dad I can just stare them down and they keep their distance but once has required verbal interaction to get them to go away.

[@factsmatter4030]

Also they pay kids, few years older than the kids they want, are used to convince them to talk or walk to different area etc.

[@budparriott8054]

“Left of Bang (Marine Corps survival book), offers a crisp lesson in survival which affirms the compelling truth: It's better to detect sinister intentions early than respond to violent actions late."

[@jaminjosh23]

@@factsmatter4030 that’s great info, thank you.

[@jaminjosh23]

@@budparriott8054 I love that, after the first incident I started leaving my cell phone at home so I have one less distraction and can pay better attention to my surroundings and what the kids are doing if they get a lil rowdy. We’ve pretty well dropped in to a routine of my wife defaulting to the kids and her calling the police if necessary and I’m on security and kids.

[@heide-raquelfuss5580]

​@@jaminjosh23 Never leave your cellphone at home. You might need it on the spot to rescue your family and yourself.

[@alydunno18]

Something like this happened to me on the tri rail between Miami and ft Lauderdale FL. A young, put together women came up to me asking for help getting a ticket for the train. She was with a man that looked like he was on drugs. Immediately I was wary of them but I'm too polite of a person so I didn't just tell them to get away. They ended up sitting by me on the train and this lady starts talking to me about all these sexual things and trying to get me to go get lunch or drinks with them. There was no way I was doing that no matter what, and I was on my way to catch a flight so I had that excuse. Eventually over the loudspeaker a beware of sex trafficking alert came on and this lady looked at me and asked if I was down with that? The shock I felt in that moment was crazy. My heart started pounding because that confirmed my suspicion of why she was talking to me in the first place. As soon as my stop got close, I called my mom and thank GOD she answered. I got off the bus and so did they, but they wondered off NOT in the direction of the airport at all. One of the scariest moments of my life.

[@laurahilerio1056]

Respectfully, just one correction, we have to train our eyes to see vulnerable individuals. Not just women. Young boys, single young men that might look nervous, or unusually quiet. Some victims are overlooked because we are trained to look at certain situations when in reality, it’s anyone that’s vulnerable. These days, they will take grandma just to sell her organs so everyone is a potential victim. In this case, I am glad your daughter had the sense to stay in the airport and make eye contact with security. Discussing all avenues, step-by-step, and what could have been done instead, is a very important conversation to have. Mr. Rogers had commented that we are not teaching these things to cause fear, but hard conversations out of enlightenment by a loving parent is the proper way, I am paraphrasing. God bless you all, and may God protect the children.

[@saibrasaibra2302]

That happened to me when I was about 4 years old in DC. My mom took me to a small store in Georgetown and I was wandering around and this creepy old man kept following me around the store trying to talk to me. The store had a big back door and he’d look at me and then the door. Even though I was a small child my spidey senses were going crazy. I found my mother in the check out line. I ran up to her and before I could tell her he walks up to us and starts telling my mother what a beautiful little girl I am and asked her if HE COULD HOLD ME! I grabbed onto her and she picked me up and I was screaming “No! No!” She said no, sir, she doesn’t want you to touch her. We got into our car and he started following us. She drove around DC before she lost him. She knew he was following us. Years later, before she died, I asked her if she remembered the incident. She did. She was surprised i remembered. You don’t forget something like that. I knew that man was bad. Always trust your instincts. And remember, this was in the 1960’s, it was safe to let your kids wander. It wasn’t like it is today.

[@lovespurpleflowers]

Close call, for sure!🙏

[@SapphirePerspectiveBR]

Wtf were you doing alone in the store with your mom and she’s in the CHECK OUT LANE.???? Without you.??????? Her 4yo.????? 😬😬😬 not to be rude but that’s wild. I hope you weren’t abandoned often

[@saibrasaibra2302]

@@SapphirePerspectiveBR it was a different time, the 1960’s. Believe it or not, our parents allowed us to run around because there weren’t as many, if at all, predators around. It wasn’t like a check out line, it was a desk with a cash register on it. And yes, you are incredibly rude and stupid. I hope your parents didn’t abandon you in the manners lane. It’s obvious you know nothing about the 1960’s. SMDH.

[@Stefanonymous]

​@@SapphirePerspectiveBRyeah that's wild. Hey tho it was the 60s. Peace, love, and lack of child care responsibility.

[@anntrope491]

❤

[@naomifannin435]

I'm glad you were alert and informed. Many young girls would not be alert. Thanks for posting your experience so others can learn to be alert!

[@tacticplanner7188]

I was in the ER getting a head wond stitched, and two 17 year old girls came into the ER. It was her first time drinking, it was her birthday, her friend and boyfriend took her out to get drunk. She came to the ER unresponsive, and her first night drinking became her last. I saw her die through the ER window. Subsequently, her friend tried to off herself in the ER. Please be smart out there, and if you're a skinny tiny girl, remember you can't drink as much as anyone you can drink less or bet yet none. It's not going to take much to get you into trouble, underage, stay sober, stay alive, and stay safe.

[@Kathy-ut9kf]

😢😢😢😢😢

[@debbielittle5225]

sooo sad, so tearfull

[@georgiasanders7964]

I had takenmy gr.daughter shopping she is only 12.i had too go the b.r i tried to get her too go with me but she wanted to stay and lookat the merchandise. Sowhen I came back i noticed this young man standing right behind her. I just stood right next too her and he finally realized I was grd-ma and left. I havealways told her to be careful because there are just mean people out there in this world.

[@NsTheName]

That’s awful 😢

[@foofookachoo1136]

That was heartbreaking!!

[@doreenhuston9623]

Dallas PD should be notified. They could easily put people at the airport and put something on the car and find out where it goes and maybe rescue some girls.

[@felixpuga4485]

The fact that airport security saw this incident and did nothing is troublesome. The very least airport security could have done was to step in and ask if she knew the stranger. As soon as she said no he should have been escorted out of the area or security stayed with her until her ride arrived.

[@mrmotofy]

They "don't have enough resources" Yet they will send a dozen officer to harass someone on a sidewalk with a camera

[@justice2255]

As a parent I am watching your parents faces and they are hanging on your every word still scared and shocked. Their worst ...worst... nightmare almost happened to their baby girl. I know what they are thinking. I have 2 beautiful daughters and strange men have almost done terrible things but for the grace of God they were able to talk their way out of situations and in one case he had my eldest daughter in his truck alone. Always listen to your internal alarms and use your wit to do what ever you need to do to save your self. scary.

[@karenherscowitz174]

Having worked with minor girls who were recovered from trafficking, in California, this has gone on for quite some time. CA has been #1 for long before the border issue due to two major highways crossing in Sacramento. Plus, super easy to fly them from the west coast to anywhere in the world. Soooooo disgusting and horrible. Unfortunately the trauma is so damaging for life.

[@Val-fi9hg]

Thank you for your work with them. It takes a special heart.

[@heide-raquelfuss5580]

😢

[@triciac1019]

My sister and I had a man try to kidnap us in the early 1960s in California. He grabbed her and I kicked him in the shin. He let her go and I told her to run and she did. I was stupid, I still stood there. He grabbed me and I yelled for her. She ran back and kicked him in the shin also. He let go of me and we both ran.

[@conmaral1]

When I was 16 , many, many years ago, in London a very well dressed old woman tried to take me away. She hold my arm and made a signal to two men besides a black car on the other side of the road. I noticed that and, thank God, I was able to get off and run as quickly as I could. I was one of the lucky ones. I was a Spanish girl in a big city I didn't know. Few days after that, a policeman told me that London was not Spain (Spain then) , and I couldn't go walking slowly alone and accompanied me right to my house.

[@tezaratesla4020]

As someone that was traffic, always be aware and taken is a great movie to help people be aware. Things do happen and they come at you so many different ways !

[@mojo7493]

I'm so sorry that happened to you. I hope you are recovering and doing well ❤

[@WensdaeWilliam]

As parents yall have every right to be worried. Your daughters are young and beautiful and trafficking is a big issue in our country. I worry about my nieces, they live in Texas, their young beautiful blond, blue eyed girl's. I am always telling my brother please watch your girl's. Thank God your daughter is home safe.

[@tamiritchie7547]

This world is such a scary place. The hardest part of raising kids is letting them go. How nightmarish for you all. 💔💔💔

[@KiwikimNZ]

It sure is..❤

[@craigbosko2229]

You know it wouldn't hurt for these women to get into the MARTIAL ARTS and I'm not talking about the kind of styles where they teach a person to move threw 10 different movements before you actually do something, I'm talking about the REAL DEAL, 150% FULL CONTACT ,EYE GOUGING, BIGHTING (BAD ENOUGH TO WHERE A WOMAN DRAWS BLOOD) KICKING TO THE KNEE OR SHIN, MORE LIKE HARD CORE STREET FIGHTING. You might look into JUDO.

[@slickslock814]

​@@craigbosko2229 shouldn't bite , aids & covid, remember. ❤ but Judo is a great idea!! 😊

[@patriciaday9510]

My 11 yr old granddaughter is taking Jodo classes that the are put on by the state police l. I feel everyone could benefit from these classes. They are free to the public. Many females of all ages are in these classes.

[@kevinray3240]

I am so proud of the three of you for making this public service documentary short. Your daughter passed this series of tests with flying colors, learned a lifetime of discernment, and stretched her maturity. As a former law enforcement officer and a parent, both of you parents are doing things right, I'm so encouraged!

[@payne1118ish]

I’m a grandmother with a young granddaughter, this info is new for me. I’ve learned a lot to pass a long to my granddaughter. Good information. I appreciate you putting this out there. I’m glad your daughter did the correct things to remain safe.

[@mrphoto776]

Oh, Neveah, As viewers of your parents channel and yours, we are so sorry this has happen. Praise God for His protection of you.

[@sindyypina1844]

Thank you for sharing this. I appreciate you all putting yourself out there. I ended up showing my son and daughter your video of what Nevaeh expiernced. I'm so glad she's home safe.

[@pamelavargas6811]

Look, no parent is Over Protective...our children are precious...❤

[@jefdby]

The key is to teach our kids how to protect themselves because we won't always be there. Being overprotective backfires if they don't learn to protect themselves because we're always doing it for them.

[@notefullliving8760]

Grateful to hear shes ok. When i was 20, living on my own. I was followed. I was actually chased by this guy to my place. Ill never forget it. My little community had my back after that. I did report it. I realized later when i saw him again on my bus that he purposely got off at my stop to follow me. Freaked me out.

[@tinaknutsen]

I had been slipped something in my apple juice prior to my work shift ending; I had realized it had happened when I left my drink to use the restroom. I had also noticed a customer that kept trying to get over friendly. When I started heading home I started feeling like I had been drugged and noticed I was being followed. I detoured to the nearest police station and was still followed up until I got out and walked into the police station. I was 19 years old. Since then I never leave a drink unattended.. it goes to the restroom or discarded. Be Safe!

[@6Jenne6La6Flaca6]

Did you loss consciousness after the drug took effect? What did the police do?

[@dianachylewski2906]

I’m so glad that Nevaeh is safe and listened to her inner voice (God)! I live in a rural area and today I picked up my neighbor’s middle school daughter walking home from school (over 5 miles) down rural roads. Her grandparents weren’t home, nor her parents and she missed the bus. She didnt easily recognize me, but just jumped in my family van when invited. As a mother & neighbor, I used the drive home to caution and warn her to not walk home alone or get in a strangers’ car. Her innocent ignorance scared me!

[@LouiseMamaBear]

THANK YOU FOR SHARING. THIS SAME THING HAPPENED TO ME IN NYC Bus Station. When i walked out of the bus station to walk across the road to a Starbucks. A man very aggressively followed me back into the bus station and tried to force me to go with him. He was going to grab me but I walked close to security trying to make eye contact. And what saved me was the people on the bus I was waiting with in a layover... the same people I had gotten to know on the bus that we were on before we got there. This happened 20 years ago. I *always* wondered why he was so aggressive and trying to force me to go with him. but now that you've told this story, it makes sense, I now understand what he was trying to do. He was sooooo in my face and forceful... it was disturbing. He Even followed to me to the waiting area and loudly questions the other passengers, asking if I had a boyfriend with me, because that's what i told him as i walked to my group of passengers. I whispered to the guy next to me asking him to say he was my boyfriend. He was afraid to do it, but did, and it made the aggressor storm off. THANK YOU FOR SHARING. PEOPLE NEED TO HEAR THIS.

[@LT-R828]

Thanks for putting out this video to inform all women especially young women. The mom is very discerning and has wise advice. I was disappointed that the father did not have any wise sound advice to his daughter or women audiences. There are many reliable resources out there. It would have been great to get in contact with one of those trafficking organizations to provide helpful tips to share. I do agree we should not be paranoid but we should be very aware and vigilant. I agree with the mom that the daughter should have reported the issue. I would have walked up to the female security that she mentioned and tell her what happened. Always report an issue like this. As the old adage, "Better be safe than sorry." What's the worse that can happen? The daughter didn't know how to answer to some of these perpetrator's questions like, "Where are you staying?". In this day and age, you just need to be somewhat rude and bold to people like these. When I get approached or get asked any kind of questions like that, I tell them it's none of their business!!! We are not obligated questions from strangers. Sadly, with the open borders, we've faced an epidemic of children and women being trafficked. So don't let your guard down even in your own town where we think it is "safe". These traffickers are everywhere! There is safety in numbers as long as the person you're with is street smart and not naive.

[@mcaaraandris9379]

It happened to my son when he was only 18 years old at New York airport. He was approached by a man at airport as he was looking for the shuttle to go to his connecting flight to Spain. A man try to force him into a white van. My son return to the airport and told security what had happened. He was walked outside and taken to shuttle. The security told him many young people get robbed that way. I had told him before he went to Spain all the dangers and he told me he felt in danger and did the right thing to tell security. Your children are never too old get parent advice. Speak to your children because bad people are always around.

[@rootstorising7348]

So glad she is safe and became hyperalert and proactive! This made me relive the night I was with my 16 year old beautiful daughter in Walmart in Las Vegas and a Latino man about 40 was watching her, then when she left my side around a corner he asked her how old she was and she told him because it caught her off guard and was being "nice". She came back to me and told me. I noticed then about 4 of them were walking around the isles watching her, one with an empty shopping cart. Occasionally they got together. I told her to stay alert because something was up. This went on for about 20 minutes and then I knew for sure that she was in danger so I talked with an employee who called security. They kept an eye on them with the cameras and employees and then had the largest guards escort us out the door to our car and see us off. One of those creeps watched as we left with the guards. In retrospect, I think they should have called the police however from past experience, unless someone has actually committed a crime they cant do anything. Definitely a trafficking ring, nauseating. Not enough being done about this. What a relief your beautiful daughter is home safe. Thanks for sharing and educating other families.

[@kellyprice1024]

Vote Trump

[@chelsea_1961]

In Texas that’s a good way to get arrested… and cops here enjoy any excuse to be violent.

[@chelsea_1961]

@@kellyprice1024huh? Trump is for white supremacy which promotes women being owned by men & treated like chattel. How do you not understand by his grabbing women by the crotch? In Texas white men will say “why was she traveling alone?” They feel like she’s asking for it. The MAGA in my area confronted me for living alone in rural east Texas & told me it should be illegal for women to own property without a husband or son living with me. They said I deserve anything they do to me because I’m out here alone. First thing that happened… they broke into my house & went through everything & stole beer & a bunch of personal documents for the sale of the house etc. They told me they are MAGA white supremacists & they said the last Democrat who voted in this district had his house burned down. They said “ we thought you’d like to know”. I’m not Democrat. My truck is not American so they decided I am the enemy. MAGA are hostile & mental.

[@analogueoverdigital929]

In NH that wouldn't fly.

[@heide-raquelfuss5580]

​@@kellyprice1024 What is Trump going to change about trafficking and other sexual assaults, organ harvesting and so on? When Trump was president...NOTHING CHANGED in that regard and context. It is worldwide and worldwide interconnected. So why would Trump suddenly be the savior? Please..., naivité will not save you.

[@shannonelliott9230]

Once I was approached at a park in Belize City, by a guy riding a bicycle. My husband and sons were out of sight, just over the seawall, not in earshot. It was a quiet area, and we didn't expect this. He began making overtures and saying dirty things to me. I had had an older friend that was a college professor tell me before I went there that it was super dangerous, and if this kind of thing happened to act crazy. I did. I really put on an act, and to him it must have seemed as if I was possessed, and "I" frightened him. He looked alarmed and swung around and rode away as fast as possible. He was a young, athletic, Carib or Garifuna (native) man, and I am not a large woman. I likely couldn't have actually gotten away from him if he had decided to assault me. Being armed with the knowledge from my wise friend was what God used to save me. I was very thankful nothing came of it after all -- but he wasn't going away by my polite "No's".

[@mploof]

When you all mentioned on your last podcast that Nevaeh was gonna be traveling alone, this was my first thought and concern. So glad she made it home safe.