I spent a day with HUMAN TRAFFICKING SURVIVORS

[@AnthonyPadilla]

come back next week for *I spent a day with people w/ SCHIZOPHRENIA* -new episode of this series every single week so consider 🔴subscribing. -ps: shoutout to everyone who has turned on notifications 🔔 and directly support me in continuing this series.

[@mehcomix4361]

Thank you for spreading awareness and genuinely being an awesome guy

[@ghostii716]

hi anthony

[@raisn]

Thanks for spreading awareness Anthony :)

[@april_ac1216]

What a legend, thank you for all that you do for us and your interviewees, Mr. Padilla🙏 making sure everyone leaves happy

[@V1_Ultrakrill]

Thanks for spreading awareness :) Also the next episode will be interesting since Schizophrenia is confusing

[@Meils111]

The fact that people go to jail for prostitution but traffickers just get to be free is disgusting

[@warrior2257]

Well, they don't get caught is the case. They don't just get to be free.

[@racquellhernandez8120]

@@illegalsubstance953 well if they’re in trafficking situations I don’t think they should be jailed themselves they don’t really know what’s going on they’re just surviving

[@azrigal87]

@@illegalsubstance953 but why? Trafficking victims aside why should anyone, woman or man, be jailed for willingly wanting to be an escort? Why is this considered a crime? No one gets hurt, and it’s actually been shown to be extremely profitable of a business in states that have it legal. Imagine if someone jailed you because you had someone pay you to fix their car. You provided a service for payment and aren’t a “business”. So why is this any different? By definition it isn’t. You broke the law, and I’m not even joking. But yeah that’s a dumbass statement. If they wanna do that as a profession then let them be. No one’s getting hurt, and if it’s a personal decision, and not being trafficked, then who cares?

[@azrigal87]

@UCNDrwK24gG0vI0x4Xe17jBw yes I do as a matter of fact, because who gives a shit what people do. Sex isn’t murdering people on the street, or forcing anyone to do anything they don’t want to, obviously aside from trafficking. And it’s exactly like that. You pay for a service that you wanted. You don’t want the service then either do it yourself, or don’t do it at all it’s very simple. But don’t hate on the ones who would rather go “get their car fixed” at an auto shop vs do it themselves at home. If you don’t like it then that’s your decision and opinion, and no one can say you’re wrong to have them. But jail time? Really? Nothing better to go after, that we gotta spend money to incarcerated two adults for fucking? Lmao.

[@maddisonrose9876]

thankfully where I live its legal to sell sex just not buy it, so my traffickers are in jail and I was saved! Canada 🇨🇦 🍁

[@breeze5926]

I just realized why prostitution isnt illegal in Canada, but buying services is. It's so that vulnerable people wont be criminally charged.

[@grayonthewater]

Eh but it’s not 100% effective

[@breeze5926]

@@grayonthewater Ofcourse not, but atleast the people forced into it don't come out with that criminal record. But that's little consolation for all that they have to go through.

[@laurakelleher1995]

Decriminalisation is the only way to improve the lives of sex trafficking victims.

[@hasti5915]

The guys who get charged don’t get charged with anything. It’s barely anything. It’s messed up

[@pascalebaghdisar2568]

As a law student in Canada having done a research on prostitution, it is a good start but there are a lot of things left to change. It is very hard to legislate on this because of the stigma that surrounds it. Also not all people in prostitution are trafficking victims/survivors. The stigma around this is not helping

[@staysafe_eatcake6587]

The terrifying thing is only 0.4% of people in traficking get out :(

[@Lauren-BugFilmz]

That’s such a sad statistic, I wish all the best for people with this experience

[@limelon665]

Holy shit- considering the amount that get trapped in this horror that is a scarily low percentage.

[@EmmanuelLopez-cy6gb]

0.4? D:

[@brady9618]

Man I hate people if I ever have a daughter I will protect her with my life

[@DroppedCroissant]

Source?

[@lalakuma9]

I'm an Indonesian millennial, so I was a child in 1998. Thanks to people like Shandra who bravely protested on the streets, we don't have a military dictatorship anymore in Indonesia. I'm so angry that she was exploited after what she was willing to do for other people. Her traffickers had no idea what kind of badass they were dealing with.

[@Cherrykins]

she's amazing, the way she tells her story is amazing

[@austinlittle1173]

1994, my family uprooted during the riot of the indonesian natives not being happy with the other races living in indonesia, the stories i hear from survivors of the plundering and everything else was terrifying, we came back around 6 ish years after when everything was settled.

[@ctakitimu]

Yeah, they kidnapped a fighter. That was their biggest mistake!

[@shadowpastathetf2kidwithau706]

Oh i may need a bat

[@OHMYGODITSZERO]

im also indonesian in indonesian

[@meaganwallwork5395]

The fact that the police didn't do anything is disgusting.

[@TeaOtter07]

And that’s why we say ACAB, ACAB is like- a thing against the system and we need to defund them. They aren’t doing their damn jobs.

[@Lythaera]

the police are often the buyers themselves.

[@trishsour]

This cop told me, they knew this guy who was a sex trafficking owner in our town for months (almost a year). They couldn't get him because "evidence". If they KNEW, why didn't they do it earlier! Girls could of died and they're suffering more

[@TeaOtter07]

@@trishsour I have a huge hate spot for cops like that. They’re supposed to be our “hero’s” our “saviors” what the hell is up with that. Literally that system needs to be fixed, the FIREFIGHTERS are better than them.

[@tayk.t.523]

I have a story with cops, a WAY lighter one, but still. The day after Christmas we had the son of a rich white pastor come to our home, break our window, threaten to kill everyone, walked around minors naked, stalked us, and proceeded to threaten us even more. The police came and you know what they did? They gave him a chair and a blanket. Almost a year later and the man hasn't even paid for our window, nevertheless gotten jail time. When asking the police about this, they got aggressive and snippy towards us and proceeded to ignore it. So yeah, cops aren't really that heroic.

[@DoubleDee16]

it’s so crazy because everyone usually thinks “oh that wouldn’t happen to me” until it happens

[@pvic6959]

this is true about everything. its important to be prepared

[@nikoglaz]

I had an experience with a human trafficker in NYC. Pepper spray saved my life, and I wish everyone would be prepared.

[@StudlyFudd13]

Yep, the people who say "this won't happen to me" are the most at risk because they won't see it coming. They wouldn't think to check for it. Same goes for just about anything, you are vulnerable to anything, thinking you aren't is the first step to falling into the trap.

[@pvic6959]

@@nikoglaz If you dont mind me asking, how did you know you were in danger?

[@ladievengeance1577]

@@pvic6959 i second this question

[@GLEEllama]

The fact that so many people responsible don’t end up in jail is disgusting. And that law enforcement wouldn’t help Shandra. Horrible.

[@kicia617]

I have a feeling that those people who was involved are high ranking people who can easily get away from their crimes. Its saddening and disgusting really.

[@angeloripple5963]

Drug dealers get more jail time than child rapists sickening

[@ashleeylyn]

They wouldn’t help me either beyond pointing me in the direction of organizations to get specialized psychologists and help rehabilitate me back into normal life. They won’t do a thing to the perpetrators. Most trafficking victims don’t get any justice because often the victim “doesn’t have enough evidence” to prove the actual trafficking. They took pictures of my scars, they got my xrays and other medical reports, I tried to give them all my texts and phone records, emails but they didn’t care to submit any of those as evidence. Too much paperwork I guess 🙄. I didn’t have any pictures or videos of anything as my phone was constantly being checked and monitored by him. Anything I did try to keep he would delete. In the end all I could charge him with was assault causing bodily harm and obviously, his money and his people got him out of that pretty easily. They don’t give a flying fuck about us and policies need to change.

[@ashleeylyn]

I even tried to give them the Leolist account he always advertised me on. They don’t fucking care.

[@ellemathews9840]

People in the government are involved. Also, money talks. It's sick.. imagine all the children that are trafficked and killed.

[@emptybliss96]

I’m a native woman and the amount of our women and children that are trafficked is horrendous and astounding. Thank you for shedding light on this subject

[@MszCharney]

Women of all races get raped and trafficked

[@jokesonyou222]

I’m so sorry :// I’m African American but have Native American descent as well on my mom & dads side !!

[@applesaretasty2.099]

Men can also be victims of human trafficking, is just they are very silent about it which is upsetting

[@lilmama28]

I’ve read about native Americans have the highest amount of r@pes in the us. I wonder why though??

[@michellecarl1255]

I'm a Native American women and i pray for every women who was trafficked, r**ed, sa physically and mentally a**sed. All women and children ki***d by sick people in this world. I am a recovering sa. I was sa by my grandfather when i was 9 -10 yrs old. I finally told a distant relative and it was a weight off my shoulders. My story is somewhat like the older women. Now i live my life with Jesus Christ and getting thru it day by day with my family and thank God for my granchildren. Im a very protect grandma and thankful for God's blessings. I'm 58 years old and finally spoke up 5 yrs ago. Please get help and please protect our Native women and children plus all other men, women and children going through all this. God bless you all and protect these children whom are taken; tra****ed and k***ed each and everyday.

[@crystalrose3400]

The fact that there are hundreds of dislikes on this video is concerning.

[@_ghostcreates_6183]

I believe alot of the dislikes are disliking the situation these survivors had gone through, not the fact that Anthony is interviewing the sex trafficing survivors.

[@ihsahnmeraz1155]

@@_ghostcreates_6183 maybe people are disliking because they think he’s using these horrible situations for views and money?

[@blavastly]

@@ihsahnmeraz1155 They should know better because even if it is just for views these views help shine light on this serious topic, they educate and help prevent people from getting into these situations.

[@winglessangel]

@@_ghostcreates_6183 literally doesnt make sense. if someone hates the situation they've been thru, show them your support

[@sweetestaphrodite]

@@ihsahnmeraz1155 He’s bringing awareness, what-

[@wehave0219]

The woman with glasses is so charismatic, I love her

[@wehave0219]

@Alyssa Rowe yep

[@jerajzala2103]

Agree, but everybody who gets thru it needs to be strong.

[@justagirl7241]

I was looking for this comment, she is everything literally. If I saw her on the street and talk to her I couldn't have guessed that she suffered so bad in life

[@wido7676]

ME TOO

[@yeoer3312]

well hello orbit :)

[@thefluffymarshmallo]

When I was a young(er) adult, I was out at a mall with friends and family. My sister was separated from us and kinda cornered by some guy that was talking her up like crazy. I realized she separated from us and tracked her down, only to hear this dude say stuff like: "I'll be your boyfriend, baby... you're so beautiful... I'll buy you everything you want, just come with me..." I screamed at him: "Hey, what're you doing? You don't know her! " and he straight up *ran away* from her. The kicker was that everyone was mad *at me* for "being rude." I didn't back down, I only got madder. "THAT'S WHAT TRAFFICKERS DO. HE RAN AWAY. DUDE WAS SKETCH" Ladies: there's no such thing as "being rude" to people who make you uncomfortable. *NO SUCH THING* BE RUDE.

[@HappyMuffinsSister]

They’re counting on you to NOT be rude! Then they can manipulate you easier.

[@joybreegaming8781]

Thank you you verry likely saved your sister

[@typicaltacobite]

and boys I know it's crazy but there are female trafickers

[@sophiagionis]

GOOD ON YOU I APPLAUD YOU

[@arikakarin2323]

they probably their people

[@watchingthebees]

When she said “a lot of our girls have autism” and the way she said it too, my heart dropped to my stomach. I’m an autistic girl, I don’t make eye contact, I have no self esteem, I come from an abusive household, I have social anxiety and PTSD... I’m literally so vulnerable and it just makes me so scared. I’m crying now remembering that I have entered into strange men’s cars (twice). I’m not a religious person, although I’m pretty spiritual, but the fact that this happened twice, especially with me being so vulnerable, it makes me think that there is someone or something looking over me. That could have ended so badly, I had just considered rape, it didn’t even occur to me until seeing her speak about it that I could have been kidnapped and trafficked. That scares me so so much, I’ll literally never go out alone again

[@farahkhemir1302]

Hey babe try to stay safe

[@iamaidansmith7542]

I hope your ok social anxiety sucks I couldn’t imagine what you have gone through people that take advantage of others like that should never leave prison ever rember it’s bad but it can be conquered ain’t easy though the only way I did was defending my best friend from bullying and talking to my crush and it still has negative exesprinces god watches out for us but yeah I hope you beat this

[@lastminutewonder9602]

God loves u ! U r loved and value able

[@SpiritOfHalloween31]

Please be careful out there. I'm an autistic guy and I can confirm that the world we live in is extremely dangerous. Had it not been for my overprotective family who knows where I would have ended up?

[@Hellothere_453]

great another reason for me too hate myself for being autistic

[@keirarichards5067]

New Title "I spent a day with the strongest people on earth"

[@hughstonanders5234]

Title Not tital

[@reansooney]

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[@ish4638]

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[@TheOnlyPedroGameplays]

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[@sammimc2722]

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[@kirstineinsig5626]

I still wish you would do "I spent a day with recovering addicts"

[@kirstineinsig5626]

There is a huge problem in this country with addiction but there are also so many ppl who have found a new way of life. It would be awesome if you could shed some light on this and give addicts who are struggling some hope.

[@eposboy5656]

+1

[@CosmaPaulaton]

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[@IntrepidFC]

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[@maplemation1564]

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[@catisadisaster2269]

I highly admire these survivors for being able to speak about their experiences. I can't even begin to imagine the trauma they must have endured

[@Jacob-zk1jy]

its great Anthony is interviewing survivors of these disturbing things but man do I miss when it was dumb fun interviews

[@carlamartinezmangas4112]

@@Jacob-zk1jy He still does that

[@genderlessfreak5460]

@666 yes yes it’s Haruhi :))

[@isaacwismer7567]

They are all braver than I am

[@tordg1356]

How do you have the two top comments on this video

[@samarasonik]

I was trafficked in 2014 and am starting to finally try to deal with what happened. I'm considering opening up and talking about it in a video... maybe something more. I've been waiting to watch this episode for over a year, in fear of ripping in to old wounds, but today I deemed ready. Thank you for this Anthony. These women went through very similar experiences a I did. Situations went from bad to worse and soon you don't see any way out. After being a missing person for a few months, with no help from the general cops, US Marshals were able to track me down and rescue me from that environment. I am so lucky to be alive, and would love to one day find the strength to evolve into that "leader" category all these strong women were able to blossom into.

[@dragonjade7790]

I am so sorry about that you were a victim of that. God be with you always

[@cassius1078]

I know I'm a month late- but you are so incredibly strong. I wasn't trafficked but I experienced a lot of psychological and sexual abuse from my dad and his ex girlfriends, and I can't even imagine what you've experienced. I know it may not mean much coming from a total stranger, but you're amazing and knowing you overcame your fears and did end up being able to watch this video gives me so much hope for myself. Thank you for commenting. You inspire me and you're so strong. Thank you.

[@BugsAreCoolIGuess]

I know I am a stranger and I do not know your story. But your brief message here made me want to write to you. Please never forget that you are not alone. I have not been through what you have, but I've had situations I'm still healing from. The isolation can feel real but it isn't. And you will get through this. Things do get better. I wish you the best. And I would 100% watch your video. Sharing is incredibly brave. But not sharing is absolutely brave, too. Because surviving is brave. Because YOU are brave. I wish you the best. ❤

[@samarasonik]

@@cassius1078 a loving message is never late, it honestly means the world to me

[@samarasonik]

@@dragonjade7790 i appreciate you!

[@youngbot6465]

We need to bring more attention to these subjects, young people are vulnerable to this

[@jer1emiah]

Mmm comments

[@little_stinker_]

Exactly

[@nox5094]

I agree with you @YoungBot

[@mlgeorge.]

You don’t have to be a fan of Donald Trump to know he’s doing a lot about human trafficking. We need more people like that.

[@nox5094]

@@mlgeorge. u think he is fixing that???

[@siennamolina8913]

My aunt was a human trafficking victim and she survived but killed herself. She kept on having dreams about what happen to her. She did not want to kept see that memories so she killed herself. He did many horrible things to her and I do not want to go into detail.

[@SassafrasTee7366]

I’m sorry for what happened to her and for you cause you lost someone dear to you

[@mollyroughan1154]

I’m so sorry that happened to her and for your loss. No one should ever have to go through anything like that. Losing a family member is devastating, and losing one to suicide is even more difficult. I know it hurts, and the pain never really goes away, but I hope you feel better. She is in a good place, and I’m sure she misses you very much.

[@insertusernamehere3173]

I'm so sorry

[@riaxo1659]

Im so sorry for your aunt. People dont deserve this.

[@angelina2360]

i’m so sorry Rest In Peace your aunt🤍

[@yikes9944]

Why is no one talking about how she WENT TO LAW ENFORCEMENT AND THEY DID NOTHING??? I’m so confused and it’s making me so mad

[@here4thecontent702]

that’s exactly what i’m saying like that’s literally their job

[@kotaniyumiko]

this is sadly a common phenomenon, I've heard stories of people going to the cops for even abuse chargers only to be dismissed. The cops are VERY ill equipped despite having so much tax money put towards them.

[@SavageLynelButtPlug]

It's almost as if they don't actually care about protecting people or something.

[@ellemathews9840]

Because high ranking people are usually involved and the cops are usually paid off or threatened.

[@charlottepurcell23]

Actually cops are legally not obligated to “serve and protect” citizens.

[@emmahos2241]

I was trafficked from the ages of 9-11. I live in a nice town, it was through my old church. I got out but I've been r@ped so many times by so many people I've lost count. This really needs to be talked about more.

[@georgiafeltham5802]

I'm so sorry to hear that, that's horrible.

[@emmahos2241]

@Mia Liv LC we're going through the process right now

[@emmahos2241]

@@georgiafeltham5802 thank you, but I'm a lot better now

[@georgiafeltham5802]

@@emmahos2241 I'm glad you're feeling better!

[@1maxmaximum]

Damn that sucks

[@emmalyhudson9760]

One thing I want to point out is that Women can also be traffickers. All the women in this story were trafficked by men but other women are another tactic used to trick their next victim into trusting them. To anyone reading this comment, please Be aware of your surroundings at all times and never do anything you’re uncomfortable with, even if you think you can trust the person pressuring you. Thank you for this series Anthony. Not only does it teach so many important lessons, it shares so many people’s stories as well. These women are SO STRONG!

[@MaryJane-tp3qd]

They use woman and children to lure you 😳 They can also put something on your car so when you look at it (or get out to check if you ran something over cuz they put something there) they kidnap you

[@mishaf5075]

I agree with this message

[@MaryJane-tp3qd]

@@mishaf5075 that name lmao

[@Kath-Erina]

@@mishaf5075 hi Delphine!!! Never met someone's in my 25yo live who has the same name as me 😊 nice to meet you (delphine is my second name)

[@mishaf5075]

@@Kath-Erina is this a joke? ..you know it's a fake name right? Lol I'm actually confused

[@kaibruh9985]

bless shandra's heart, i can't believe how much pain she's holding behind her smiles and laughs

[@hopesun1652]

She’s so precious and that way she told her story while laughing with a smile on her face..🥺

[@Lolmonster777]

Damn I really admire her resilience and leadership. She was in a completely different country and helped people escape. Like she went to the police and kept trying to find someone to help her because she made a promise to the younger girls.

[@kelleecrumby4434]

Her story brought me to tears. She’s so brave and so resilient 💜

[@taylahisabelle132]

Which one was she? Was she the Asian one ?

[@Lolmonster777]

Taylah Isabelle yes

[@catisadisaster2269]

Shandra is so cute and I just love her energy

[@cyberels]

I love your profile picture!!

[@yashiro560]

I like ur pfp :D

[@cipher4lifer77]

@@cyberels NOT THE YOONBUM PFP ✋😭

[@cyberels]

@@yashiro560 OMG HI YASHIRO

[@cyberels]

@@cipher4lifer77 HAJSBSKSNKS

[@ChillT0kyo]

This was so hard to watch. It actually brought me to tears. My wife is a trafficking survivor. She was trafficked at 18 and didnt get out till i helped her get out and start over somewhere new. We now have a son and are happily married for 5 years. But hearing this from someone else hits so hard. I feel like i understood her trauma but this made me realize i had no idea.

[@dontwren]

kudos for putting in effort to educate yourself. please be a gentle and understanding husband and father, ptsd is a massive thing to overcome. bless your marriage and i hope your wife finds peace and comfort in your new lives together

[@SeveralRatsEachWithArcanePower]

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[@MusicAndFandoms101]

Please remember to show respect to the survivors and be kind to everyone in the comments! Thank you for sharing their stories, Anthony! ♡

[@chumbum3041]

Edgy kids In the back: no I don’t think I will.

[@alseiari_7113]

Damn 1 reply how and 122 likes I am confused

[@natalia-vs9lg]

i think he was being respectful

[@AcornRiot]

Most of the comments will probably be wondering about Him and Mykie instead of the video anyway because of her getting canceled

[@apeiceofgarbage9848]

@@chumbum3041 lmao thats so acurate i recently had a conversetion with that type of disrespectfull person and it got so disgusting that i just had to laugh and leave

[@ILPVG]

What’s worse is the “justice” system don’t care about human trafficking because there’s so little cases of it because often people who are trafficked don’t get out.

[@telescopia4020]

@@ejane2112 even when they do go to the police though, more often than not they dismiss it

[@mmdgirlsxoxo]

Also the government is built on trafficking lol

[@baconslap9417]

And because they can get money out of jt

[@ihatemickiegee]

@@telescopia4020 yeah especially because it's so difficult to build a credible case because their identities are so well protected, their transactions are so well hidden, and/or they (or their cohorts, if the main trafficker themself IS arrested or detained in the beginning of the process) are threatening enough to make tons of victims decline to testify. and even if they have more proof than this, it's just too much damn work for (NOT ALL OF, obvi) law enforcement and some of them are just sexist/ignorant enough to think those victims are prostitutes by choice like smfh

[@ugly_boii7281]

Yah and the justice system is sexist to men n women in certain case

[@ashleysjournal8508]

That navy officer is a hero. He is an example of what we should do when we come across someone who is trafficked. These women are so strong 💜

[@dmreddragon6]

I'm surprised that I had to read thru 100+ comments to find one that mentions this guy. He helped her when the cops, and others turned their backs to her. He also heped her keep her word in helping get the others free. He IS a HERO!!

[@vanessac4395]

So sad it took a citizen to get her justice and institutions ignored her. He is definitely a hero

[@lightningeyes3320]

Did she say how she met him though? He could have been a customer

[@euphrasiepolly5575]

@@lightningeyes3320 I think from her story, she found the navy guy after she escaped and went to the police but got neglected.

[@lightningeyes3320]

@@euphrasiepolly5575 thank you for clarifying! :)

[@Mary-mj2px]

I really appreciate the range of experiences in this video. One was vulnerable because of drugs, another as an immigrant, and another out of simply wanting love and support. It really shows how many different people can be hurt by this.

[@Cherrykins]

it opened my eyes dude, & they were all heartbreaking, but dude, the 6th month thing was so sad. that break of trust like that..

[@blakedurston]

You should do spending a day with: •prisoners of war •child soldiers (once they’re grown up) •survivors of attempted murder •prodigies / extraordinarily high IQ kids

[@JustineMaeAwesome]

These are all really good topics

[@danimorgan5378]

How about Navajo Code Talker. They’re almost dead from old age. They are wonderful. During WWII they make a code in Navajo.

[@katlyn6928]

Ooooo the attempted murder one would be cool

[@JacobAuthier]

Prisoner of wars would be really good

[@slylover123]

I follow someone on tiktok who killed in self defense 😬 What would that be called?

[@Euridicey]

This video showed me how priviliged I am..

[@saintlyvixen2659]

Same...

[@thatonepotato1450]

It’s crazy how much more dangerous the world is getting for girls and women especially. Guys too, but girls and women can barely go around feeling safe at all now a days...

[@maggieramos8239]

@@thatonepotato1450 exactly i remember asking my dad if he has ever walked alone at night with headphones on with no fear and he said yes and i said “how does that feel?”

[@bkuqu]

I walk to school walking alone and I come back home with my crush,but when I go back home with him it's already night(6PM) so there's a time when I have to go to my house and he has to go to his(his house is a street away from mine) and that street is REALLY scary,it's REALLY dark,there's only a FEW cars,no people,there's a BIG park(?) with a lot of plants,big grass and bushes,It's really scary to go there,but I do it anyways.I do feel safe when I'm with my crush, idk why since he's like 2 feet smaller than me 💀🖐️(also I'm 12)

[@thepersonnooneknows]

@@bkuqu im- please dont do that just because of your crush, and being 12 is a BIG vulnerability there.

[@ashleeylyn]

I was trafficked. I got out two years ago on nov 26. I’m so grateful that people are finally opening their eyes to the truth of this shit instead of just dismissing us all as drug addicted prostitutes. I had never sold my body or even considered it. I had never done drugs, and I didn’t do drugs when I was trapped either. He didn’t work with girls that he couldn’t dress in designer and put in penthouses and get top dollar for from elite clients (Other girls came and went as they pleased and got paid to work and they didn’t get beaten and abused like I did, but I was HIS) I was forced to work 24 hours a day seven days a week with zero contact with the outside world. I was pretty much always swollen and bruised and had to cake tattoo makeup all over my face and body to try to hide the bruising and sometimes I looked so bad he couldn’t sell me for a few days and he hated when that happened and would say it’s all my fault for making him so angry. I would sleep only when he allowed which was usually only a few hours every couple days.. and I was only to eat what he gave me and when he gave it to me and I was only allowed to drink water. I could write books about what this sick demented man did to me and forced me to do. I’m not even remotely close to touching the gritty details. He almost killed me a few times and near the end I had just accepted it as fact that I would die there. I was 22 years old and just wanted a better life, just wanted to be loved, but I was found by a monster instead.

[@idontknowwhattocallthis5235]

@@slayleb It’s 20 days after my cat died too so I don’t rlly like November but that’s good

[@milkbread5036]

My gosh I’m so happy you got out. You are brave. Please seek therapy.

[@colorbar.s]

If you are comfortable telling us, how did you get out?

[@quinnmiah8877]

You just want attention i traffic my PP with my hand...

[@Whatareevenbirds]

@@quinnmiah8877 you have the same iq as a dude who thinks slavery is a choice lmao incel

[@autumnskye4594]

I had a trafficking scare as a kid. This is so crazy. I thought trafficking was only strangers real quick putting you in the van i had no idea some will get to know you first.

[@Jax_00f]

Actually that is some of the least likely since it would cause much more immediate news! I remember 2 new gang/cult members grabbing 2 kids quickly into their van and then the kids got immediately returned once the gang knew and the new members were punished for doing that since luring people would be less likely to reach news. Fyi I hope all traffickers accidentally trip over a very large cliff into a prison cell, but at least it’s not likely to get yoinked randomly into a van ig..

[@juliee593]

Most victims are actually trafficked by people they know. Just like rape victims are usually assaulted by someone they know. It's a lot more insidious than people usually believe.

[@elzi8391]

i find it repulsive that some of these women got arrested for things they were forced to do and the people who forced them to do these things are so often left untouched. i find it absolutely gross that no one in law enforcement cared enough to help. the fact that this sort of thing is so prevalent and rampant under everyone's noses is just. . . i abhor it. things need to change from a social standpoint and a legal standpoint and goddamnit if nothing changes in my lifetime i'll die then come back to haunt people who prevented the changes.

[@queendio7520]

ayo lemme haunt them with you and make them dream of what these people felt because they didnt do anything

[@sasy1533]

How does this girl have a whole list of sex buyers names and information and NOTHING is done?? I get its not strong evidence but they could at least investigate?? She said it herself, the most abusers were NOT the trafiquers but the actual sex buyers

[@harumanalphaessence3593]

The system is a beast that is run by criminals, there will be no true justice on earth ever

[@mintyhippo8125]

Law enforcement is often complacent with it by threats to them, their families, and their careers. Often, very powerful people traffick and blackmail anyone who gets in the way. There are probably also perks for turning a blind eye. The good thing is that people are talking about it a lot more now, are more able to see signs, and do something themselves.

[@palesa8777]

And it's more fucked up that the cops are sometimes involved

[@avamarie263]

when shandra said a 12 year old was with her my heart completely broke

[@3llevate]

How do you come back from that? at 12? and she straight up just jumped out on Shandra like she couldn't spend one more second up there.. probably thought "whatever bones I break will still be easier than staying"

[@Abby-je6nj]

@@3llevate fucking heartbreaking :( that poor baby

[@forklip2235]

@@3llevate thats a fucking 6th grader. poor baby

[@hordesystem]

I was 8 when my dad and step mom sold me. It's horrible but it happens. I'm in college and doing okay. You learn to keep going

[@babygoat6067]

@@hordesystem oml- im shocked...how could that- what- all i can say is im sorry that that happened to you

[@dariapavlova6133]

The more I live, the more I realize that human beings are the true monsters.

[@queendio7520]

same what is wrong with humans, but its good to know there are still good people. its just hard because the bad overshines the good

[@jodanoshi]

This is why sometimes I was wish a bird or something

[@queendio7520]

@@jodanoshi I would like to be a simple rock or tree

[@ositoosito4566]

queen dio I agree but I always remind myself that the truth is always relived even if it takes time and the good will always win over the bad any day 💝

[@queendio7520]

@@ositoosito4566 thank you for the reminder, really needed this especially this year💝

[@ItsJesusSayHelloJesus]

Isn’t it crazy that when Andrew Tate was accused of human trafficking people said “even if he did do it it’s not that bad” 😑💀

[@ItsJustValHere]

In moments like these is where we need this type of content even more. I wish people refusing to believe the evidence against Andrew Tate would watch stuff like this. But I don't think they are empathetic enough, sadly.

[@ariana1042]

Bull shut is what it is and what he is

[@darthdeath100xslavago2]

that’s disgusting tbf to say that but there was no proof of it so..

[@neiiko5712]

@@darthdeath100xslavago2 there’s overwhelming evidence of it and he admits it (in the guise of getting with girls) on his website. you have to be delusional to not see the facts

[@neiiko5712]

@@aughhh5200 right cuz acknowledging someone as a criminal means you suddenly become a cop and must arrest them or else their actions are invalid. Be real

[@thememeestfilmbuff]

*I love the part at the end where Rebecca says,* “If you’re forced to do something that you’re not comfortable with then find help.” Like seriously it doesn’t need to take full on human trafficking for someone to feel justified to escape from someone else. We have our boundaries and people should respect them.

[@RoyalKnight16]

100% Value and honor your own boundaries even if it "hurts their feelings". You have every right to say NO even if that makes you seem "rude" to others. Don't forsake your sense of safety and security for the sake of another's feelings.

[@sams9462]

Not all people care about that rule

[@gandalainsley6467]

as nice as it sounds , its kinda naive , because if you are lucky someone will help but usually no one cares, there are many instances where people knew what was happening and didn't do anything to help

[@thememeestfilmbuff]

@@gandalainsley6467 Well I would guess that for a decent amount of them the help either was dismayed by the abused friend that they actually aren’t abused, possibly because the abuser is now raising the stakes on what the consequences will be for them, or that the friend themselves is also part of the increased consequence for the abused friend’s act of disobedience. Probably there are cases of people not caring but I feel like other cases would be about how the help themselves is either being manipulated or experience some serious consequence for the other friend’s actions. I mean abusers will do anything to keep the person in their grasp, and that includes making sure that there’s no good reason to leave.

[@ashleeylyn]

It’s not always that easy and you’re incredibly naive to the subject. If you haven’t been there you have no right to speak on it. I can’t fucking stand when people talk out their asses.

[@by3_jud3]

Could you do “I spent a day with childhood cancer survivors?” I’m 17 now and had it when I was 12 and 14, I’d like to talk about it

[@by3_jud3]

Absolutely no disrespect to the human trafficking survivors by the way, I’m very glad this video was made, best wishes to these strong people

[@tobiotogiris1fan255]

I hope you’re feeling so much better now ❤️💕

[@hi-kh4dg]

I am so sorry for you, i’m glad you are better today! ❤️

[@hazeljones7287]

I had cancer too hope your feeling better and if your cured I’m glad to hear about another survivor ❤️

[@autumngoden4178]

Yes this should definitely be talked about.

[@KingArya567]

I don’t know if Anthony or any of the survivors will ever read this.... but thank you! I have been carrying guilt and shame for nearly a decade feeling dirty and violated but feeling it was my fault, not even realizing that what I endured was human trafficking. I thought I was just another prostitute and carry that shame to this day. It wasn’t until hearing these stories that I realized that being abused (emotionally and financially) and manipulated into prostitution by your significant other is human trafficking. I’m bawling my eyes out typing this comment and waiting for my therapist to call me back, this video may have just changed my life. I always thought it was like something out of a movie, being drugged and kidnapped, never did it click that being forced by a spouse falls under that umbrella. I’ve been out of my situation for a few years and have gone through A LOT of treatment (and will have to continue for the rest of my life) but now knowing what I went through falls under that category has given me a sense of relief I haven’t felt in years. Thank you Anthony and thank you survivors/leaders/thrivers for speaking out. You may have just changed my entire life

[@bronzibliss4485]

thank you for sharing your story

[@Plantshi]

Wish you all the best. You're an awesome human being. 🧡

[@LaRocheSews]

Thank you for sharing your story. I hope you continue to feel better for the rest of your life

[@blavastly]

I am really glad that you're getting help and I hope it gets better but I just want to ask one thing: if you've had multiple Therapist, why weren't they able to identify that what you your significant other was doing was trafficking? I'm just curious, cause I think they could have prevented a lot of the bad stuff that happened to you!🥺

[@KingArya567]

@@blavastly it’s something I refused to talk about in depth. Kept it matter of fact. “I was a prostitute” and REFUSED to talk about it more because of the shame, it isn’t something I feel good talking about to someone when they know who I am. This all happened 2012-2015 and didn’t start therapy until 2017 and have been through 7 therapists because we would get stuck with treatment (aka my refusal to talk in depth about certain subjects) and I’d get referred to someone else. Therapists can’t force you to talk about something you don’t give them details on. I went to recover from PTSD (more focused on the physical abuse and building self esteem) and kept a lot out of conversations because I have trust issues and this is my biggest secret, only reason I’m talking now is anonymity.

[@thisperson3787]

The one thing I like about these interviews is how Anthony laughs alongside with these people when they laugh at their experinces/truama. Because often times when you go through really horrible shit and you make a joke about it, people are like, "Well that was weird, are you okay?" And it can be more isolating than you'd think. For people who have bee through things like this, laughing or making dark jokes is a way to cope. When people laugh with you, it makes whatever emotion you're having seem better. Like, okay, I can relax. I don't have to answer the question, "Are you okay?"

[@jarzus4251]

I was literally thinking the same thing. Though I was horrified by learning the girl who jumped out was 12. But, at the same time, being on the side of using humor to keep myself safe while I share my own stories, it's nice when others chuckle and allow me that. So yes, Anthony is so great for this. I am super grateful for everything he is doing with these videos.

[@chie970]

fck me, I hate it too when people feel bad about my muteness and deafness whenever I made a joke out of it. I'm not even mad, I'm just disappointed, like, damn people are fcking boring

[@kelseyjohnson4609]

So so so true

[@nooneanonymous3340]

Shandra is a warrior. They all are, but Shandra? She saved those other girls, even when it would’ve been totally understandable if she had ran and not looked back.

[@nooneanonymous3340]

@Odaliz Orozco-Rueda nah, I’m gay.

[@leilasmeile7801]

Yeah it’s something I would do too because I would feel bad

[@catz_circus]

@Odaliz Orozco-Rueda I don’t believe in god, and ✨im gay✨

[@absolute-creature]

@Odaliz Orozco-Rueda omg you are in all the videos, it sounds like a cultist right guys? Like no joke hssbajsbsu JOIN OUR CULT AND GET SAVED AND yada yada is scary tho shsbsj

[@absolute-creature]

She was a true hero to those girls, she's so inspiring!

[@joannanamala6477]

I love how Anthony is really trying to bring awareness to these matters of life. Its VERY important! Thank you for that!!

[@AxxLAfriku]

You dislike my v*deos? Are you just a h8er boi? I say see you l8er boi. Don't watch my stuff anymore. Your dislikes are damaging my good reputation. I am a superstar, dear koana

[@froggang_allert9370]

I totally agree!

[@frogforadoption4686]

@@AxxLAfriku what

[@joshuaportillo4880]

Fr

[@frogforadoption4686]

@The Negative Demon Under Your Bed • 3 years ago oh,ok

[@trip1994]

“A lot of our girls have autism” that one cut deeper than you could ever know. I’m always so scared.

[@julianaragan7955]

As an autistic person, I'm so glad my mom has taught me to stand up for myself and trust my gut. Screw manners if you're scared.

[@emmafuller539]

I’m not surprised we are more vulnerable than the general population

[@anonymous-cx7ng]

it’s because we are stronger

[@anonymous-cx7ng]

@@emmafuller539 yes when I go outside I never look at anyone

[@chum702]

@@anonymous-cx7ng You probably should have put "equal" because just saying "it's because we are stronger" may make people see or take that the wrong way. But I do get what you mean

[@Twisted_tv]

I was human trafficked when I was 9. Ages 9-12. I’m autistic, ADHD, and I have Tourettes. I came from an abusive household where I was SA’d almost daily. It was horrible. But luckily when I was 12, someone came in, bought some of us (me included), and let us go. I don’t know his name, but I just wanted to say thank you. Thank you for everything.

[@simply_unnamed]

I’m so sorry this happened to you.. you are so strong!

[@lolaishotasf]

i’m so sorry. i’m here for you and just know that you’re so strong! you are not defined by what happened to you!

[@leaff123]

i’m glad you’re out of there. i hope things are better for you now. that guy seems like an angel, i’m glad he was able to give you back the freedom that should’ve never been taken away.

[@aquatofana9257]

My daughter is 21 and she has high functioning autism. She always wants to go off by herself when we're in the store, or go wait in the car when I'm checking out. It scares me to death, to be honest, and it's worse because she is an adult and I can't tell her what to do.

[@cansyoruk]

wow the woman with glasses is so smart and brave that i started to cry with her when she was telling the escape part, such an inspiration

[@anthonycarmineshorts5236]

Sad :( poor person

[@madss7875]

Shandra is truly so inspiring. She told her story with a smile and a charm. She’s beautiful inside and out and she did not deserve any of that but she was put on this earth to stop those horrible people from continuing their vicious ways. She saved so many girls. Wow.

[@victoriakaren2324]

I remember in my country there was this talk show that was talking aboyt shandra and that was the first time i hear her story ,she was really serious on talking about this trouble and she told people to be carefull

[@madss7875]

@@victoriakaren2324 she’s so strong I’m glad her story is spreading in different ways!

[@nellieshoals]

I want to tell her that she doesn't have to have a smile always. That it is okay to be sad. :(

[@madss7875]

@Alessandra Milensio. I literally said she didn’t deserve it in my comment

[@kibriamahisha_26]

These are one/some of the STRONGEST people in this planet!

[@kibriamahisha_26]

@your nightmare No.... I'm saying they are ONE of the strongest people, there r other strong people too, it might differ

[@sweetestaphrodite]

@your nightmare You’re not funny.

[@ClovesnSpice]

Mentally? Probably. Physically? No Actually wouldn't monks fit both of these

[@Myricall]

@@ClovesnSpice these people are not to joke about. They are powerful women that NEED to be respected.

[@madflyerz8935]

Not to be disrespectful or anything but I wouldn't say one of the strongest I agree that these people are mentally strong but it doesnt compare to the veterans who watch their friends pass and barely survive themselves But I do agree with you

[@diannh2894]

I am a survivor. Thank you for uploading and giving these women a voice.

[@artsy_skies_]

You are so strong! ❤️

[@amberrubalcava2682]

@@artsy_skies_ l

[@Tabbz8645]

We need to recognize that they had no idea they were being trafficked until it's too late.

[@wowimstillalive5878]

it makes me worry sometimes about if i would be able to realize because i often miss red flags or social cues already :/

[@august5935]

@@wowimstillalive5878 I worry about that too. I tend to ignore red flags or straight up just don’t see them. Don’t worry, you’re not alone in this. This world is terrifying

[@6_blocks_under]

@@wowimstillalive5878 i actually find reddit useful. if something is irking you about a relationship, even if it's one argument, just make an account and vent it all out across multiple subreddits. big subreddits like AmITheAsshole and TrueOffMyChest will likely get you dozens of comments and if something is wrong, someone will likely point it out. of course that depends on what details you give and there's always the chance no-one will connect the dots, but include shit about how you met, how long you've been together/known each other, day-to-day life etc

[@britannia6080]

Yup. Weirdly I think someone tried to traffic me, I only realised over a year after. The situation really bugged me for a long time, I knew something was weird but I couldn't work out why.

[@angel-by9hv]

I have autism and I hardly ever pick up on social cues and red flags and this is one of my biggest fears

[@bennnny_prodz]

This is so deep and terrifying. I can’t even. I don’t know what disgusting humans can have the mind to do this.

20% of the world population are sociopaths and 1% are psychopaths. Don’t trust people because many of them will try to take advantage of you.

[@BeedleTheImmortal]

@ sociopaths and psychopaths aren't necessarily bad people or evil like the media usally shows what you said comes from a good place but comes off as ableist.

[@lavenderdemons]

@@BeedleTheImmortal ^ People do bad things all the time without having an underlying condition

[@BeedleTheImmortal]

@@lavenderdemons yep like some of the most evil people are mentally stable or 'normal' I don't remember his name but he is a n*Zi officer who shocked people at his trial at the end of ww2 by how 'normal' his life and personality was but he was and still is an evil mother fucker, medical conditions dont equal serial killer or evil person

[@xejune]

@@BeedleTheImmortal I'd like to add on to this that sociopathy and psychopathy aren't recognised by the DSM5. They'd fall under anti-social personality disorder which covers a wide array of people, most of whom wouldn't harm you. Mentally ill folks in general are more likely to be victims than to be abusers.

[@Dani-nd7ds]

This is my absolute worst fear, I’ve had nightmares about it.

[@pwarkjisungie553]

same it is a haunting thing

[@SassafrasTee7366]

Me too

[@tumadre4610]

Deadass, ive met survivors too and their stories are just very fucking terrifying. It’s become my number 1 fear after all the things they said. There was this one girl who was just completely broken and didn’t even talk or interact with anyone at all. It’s a very sad reality :(

[@rinahlilove7645]

Oof me too, I jump out of bed every time I have those terrors.

[@nicoornelas5676]

My fear would be becoming one of the traffickers, losing myself to a monster.

[@HazardMutt]

My heart hurts so badly when she says a 12 year old was with her. That must be so confusing and so scary. God bless her and her family and any others who have suffered or are suffering this despicable act.

[@itssassysarah]

you can literally see Anthony trying not to cry at some times

[@pvic6959]

i was literally trying to not cry, i almost failed. he did better than i did. it takes me a lot to cry, but the thought of the pain they went thorough is... just so terrible. these are insanely strong women. I would have been broken in mind and spirit within the first week

[@randimatthews8092]

I cried. I couldnt even imagine

[@hudaalnounou1126]

18:01 you hear that in his voice saying "yeah" I started tearing up almost crying 🥺

[@v4mpyy.]

It shows how good of a person he is 🥺

[@lamoash]

I also can’t stop thinking about he poor 15 year old boy who got beat, I wonder where he is now and hope to god he’s okay.

[@bandyyy4536]

me too

[@zekybg]

I mean he lived this life and was raised like that so I think he is probably a bad person. And that’s not his fault

[@et_b15]

Same prayers to him

[@nellieshoals]

Probably having hella PTSD. I hope he's okay and gets the help that he needs.

[@yolotiktoks3357]

Yeah same :/

[@annaboogman3321]

The story of the woman that was forced into prostitution by her boyfriend: that's actually a very common problem in The Netherlands. Young girls, usually vulnerable girls from broken homes, are targeted by young guys who will treat them like princesses and spoil them with gifts. At some point they say that they spent so much money on gifts for the girl that she will have to earn that money back. Teens as young as 13 years old are forced into prostitution that way.

[@dc9067]

The Netherlands ? K im out.

[@tinab3895]

That's absolutely DISGUSTING. UGH.

[@tinab3895]

@@dc9067 wut about it?

[@dc9067]

@@tinab3895 didn't expect it to be in there

[@Alesanascreamokid]

Yep, it's called "Loverboys"

[@Rae-ki6ht]

Another reason I favor the FBI over local law enforcement. This isn't the first time I've heard a story where local police wouldn't help and someone had to call the FBI to get the help they needed.

[@losopalos9943]

The FBI unlike local police actually believed me and worked with me when I reported my father trafficking me. But they ultimately didn’t devote resources to helping me uncover evidence so that I could pursue a criminal case. Those efforts mostly go towards major sting operations and really high profile cases. They believed me but thought our best bet was to find the child abuse images/videos on his computers, & when they found that he’d (very suspiciously) deleted every single image and video file off every computer right before my mom kicked him out, they just shrugged and said we all know what happened but there’s nothing they could do.

[@michellecarl1255]

Because local police are paid off by the traffickers. Alot of top officals everywhere are in on Human Tra****ing and other criminal activity.

[@Naudibranch]

Whats their number?

[@MeeskaMooska420]

My cousin was a male victim and lemme tell you it is a way different process then woman. From what he told me he said most time the trafficker is female to lore you and maybe a male. But his was female, and what she put him through was scary. Having to service multiple women and men. Having children that don't know their father, all the after effects of it and trauma he experienced is a lot. But he thrives and now works to help educate on male trafficking. Please remember that while it doesn't happen often Men can get molested and trafficked. Thanks. 💖

[@malikes4591]

Male assault is something that is so hidden from the public and its so wrong. Thank you for sharing.

[@DuffAgainstPoaching]

This is a story the world has to hear as well. It cannot be allowed to just slip to the wayside.

[@DMCpawn]

I'm pretty sure they tried finding a male survivor of trafficking, given their track record of diverse viewpoints from the same topic, but didn't find any in time. But yes, there needs to be awareness, like honestly I was taught to be wary of over-friendly women due to their role in trafficking--loke at epstein's gf

[@oceanwaters6048]

Yes! It’s so overlooked! ❤️❤️

[@embadly]

yes you are so right. my boyfriend was sexually abused when he was younger & i truly feel like no one took (/takes) it seriously because he is male and not female. that “men are not suppose to have feelings or cry. or that sexual assault only happens to women. blah blah” it’s really so sad.

[@thedemonplayss5343]

Can we just talk about how RESPECTFUL Anthony is with all these topics?!

[@karnivre6176]

He even changed the iconic *wonderful world of* for this 😢♥️

[@cassandrathomas6015]

It scares me the most that they make "real" relationships with you so you trust them and think they're a good person, and then after months they can just turn around and sell you. You always think of trafficking as kidnapping or drugs related, and you think "I'm smart so I can avoid these situations". But hearing stories like Rebecca's makes me so scared... you can't trust anyone.

[@nikkinorman4254]

🤢🤢🤢

[@ashleybro6933]

It just reminds me that even if you've met someone new that seems completely legit, it's never a bad idea to _tell someone else about them_ and be safe. Even if they're actually a good person and nothing is wrong, it wouldn't be offensive or strange to have been safe that way when you met them!

[@Lucy-fn9rj]

actually, sex trafficking is almost never a violent kidnapping, at least in the US. the stories in the video are extremely reflective of reality, and rebecca’s situation is extremely common so far as trafficking goes. sex trafficking much more akin to an abusive relationship, where they’re bound by emotional chains rather than physical ones. the perception that sex trafficking is violent kidnappings is extraordinarily harmful to actual survivors: they’re arrested all the time for prostitution, prosecutors and juries refuse to believe they were trafficked, they’re blamed for their own abuse, etc. it also encourages the use of things like raids as a way to “save” victims. raids are basically like if we responded to reports of domestic abuse by sending a SWAT team to break down the victim’s door and arrest the victim if they don’t admit to being abused. edit: a word

[@gateway2hell]

men

[@lexarona300]

@@Lucy-fn9rj wow thank you that was a good read

[@Jjsspace]

Her telling the story of the 15 year old boy being beat up just made my heart break. I have a 15 year old brother and I can't imagine him ever being beat like that. Please, if you are in a situation like that, call the police as soon as you can

[@ness3421]

Seeing the way Shandra talks about escaping, she almost seems excited! You can tell that she is proud of herself and her courage to break out. She's so strong to be able to talk about such an awful experience with a smile on her face.

[@granthollowtree3943]

It has to do with culture too. Some take a smile as friendly and happy. Some smile out of cringe and nervousness. Some smile to show they don't respect you and out of aggression. We are part of the animal kingdom. With that being said, I would compare the gesture to an animal warning you.

[@KyanR7]

@@granthollowtree3943 huh? she was proud of herself you can see it on her face. I get what you’re saying but her smiling because she’s “warning you” makes no sense

[@betsyb]

@@granthollowtree3943 bro what?? smiling is nothing like baring your teeth out of warning. that’s an entirely different expression

[@edenkentner]

"Now I'm a thriver" .... I absolutely adore her spirit!

[@peppydoop9565]

They’ll kill people for resisting arrest but won’t put people in jail for HUMAN TRAFFICKING😃

[@Yourfeetarestinky155]

Exactly

[@grace184]

They kill people walking down the street they don’t even have to do anything wrong to get shot

[@kerollaynemoreira7536]

I hate it here 😃

[@AnneQuiet]

It's disgusting.

[@kadencehutchings4208]

@@grace184 actually they don't do that.

[@emiiwee]

Human trafficking is one of my biggest fears, especially as a woman it’s 10x more terrifying. For instance one of the things that scares me the most is that when I get a car and can drive I wanna do up my car all cute but that could make me a target.

[@Ronviki]

I feel ya 😢 I've got a cute car decked up and peole notice me all the time and not always Ina nice way

[@Villasloth]

Is it weird that I'm a young child and watching Anthony is helping me be more alert to the types of people and be respectful to people with disabilities or certain problems. Can we just get a round of applause for Anthony. He helps us understand so much!

[@yorukaadams940]

nah because I'm a minor too 😎

[@hollylolly2413]

Not at all ❤️

[@turtlesarefantastic9620]

It's not weird

[@Villasloth]

@@embadly i will thank you!

[@dc9067]

Why would it be weird

[@addye1385]

You should interview people who have been through gay conversion “therapy”

[@malikes4591]

Yes! I have heard about it but what REALLY is it? I know it’s horrible and fake and disgusting to try change someone for loving differently. But what Is HAPPENING?

[@libramoons]

yes! this is a very important topic especially because it’s legal in certain states in the US

[@Skyler_Momoko]

YES

[@aramigimenez9734]

That would be so interesting

[@rukiya8608]

What is that? I would like to know

[@maddierich7616]

im a journalism student and I've started taking notes on how anthony interviews. he's able to investigate with out prying. he's able to show empathy without belittling. he's able to make his interviewee comfortable so effortlessly and with such confidence. and he's such a good listener. hes just so genuine and humble.Such a role model for me.

[@milkbread5036]

He really is! Great empathy and understanding.

[@femke7551]

I feel like Anthony (in this video and some others) sometimes forces a sad face to seem more empathic. The camera switches to him looking sad while the interviewee is talking about their horrible experience. To show how much of an empath he is. Like it's about him and not the people who are interviewed. The editing was kinda tone deaf in my opinion. The video was edited like it's a horror film, while it is about a serious subject. I get that the video should be interesting to watch, but the interview in and of itself and the information given should be enough. No need to add all this extra stuff to spice it up. (Please remember we're talking about human trafficking, people are getting killed.) Also with the girl with an accent it was kinda annoying that he kept repeating what she said and summarizing it. Like either she or the audience is stupid. It maybe would've been better to just put some subtitles. I'm sorry if this comment may seem unnecessary, I just felt like sharing my opinion.

[@Dropju]

@@femke7551 I agree Femke, especially with the girl who had an accent, he didn't have to repeat everything she said and also the very loud laughs were just to hide the fact he repeated her sentences. It felt forced and not 'real'. But I do have to say here that I really love the fact he brings light to some things that other media platforms are not doing. So I do have to applaud him for that

[@schlorping5156]

@@femke7551 yea maybe but what are you meant to do in that situation. Personally whenever I’m having conversation with someone, don’t know what to say, and want to make sure I’m understanding what they’re saying I’ll repeat what they say in order to confirm what I heard. He could be doing that. And when it comes to the editing, idk how else you would edit that, and it’s more of an issue to bring to the editor. (Also on the ‘forcing a sad face’ note you don’t really know that it’s forced, and at least for me I kinda have to force every expression I have in order to convey what I’m feeling. never tried doing it to seem more empathetic and I’m sure he’s just trying to convey his feelings on the matter)

[@Luna-zs8rc]

same! he inspires me so much

[@shahdal-samarrai735]

my sister almost got trafficked at the park when she was three. my mum was new to england and they were asking to do a 'photoshoot' and that they were gonna pick her up, luckily another mum overheard and screamed at him to go away and told my mum what he was doing, please be careful you guys, idk where my family would be if it wasnt for people like that lady...

[@elllikesmusic]

the worse is that there's barely anything we can do to stop him. i mean, i dont want him to do that to other girls?? like we need to arrest and investigate them right when they say things like that

[@bangpink2771]

Maybe do a "I spent a day with people who escaped North Korea"

[@tarawtj]

What happened in North Korea.???

[@radioactiveranch9637]

@@tarawtj your joking right?

[@aidonus]

Dude. No ones escapes New Korea.

[@soph-333]

@@tarawtj wait are you for real?

[@Qweenk25]

That would be cool

[@bubblegumlipgloss_9614]

as a teenage girl I feel so lucky I haven't been trafficked, raped, sexually asulted or any of that horrible stuff that happens to girls and women and I feel so sorry for the women and girls who have

[@nikkinorman4254]

I feel the same as a 21 year old girl. After the stories I've heard I always pray to God and I live my life happily and thankfully... I want to live a grateful life... I am so thankful for spirit, myself and the beauty that supports me here on planet earth 🙏🏽💚

[@SunKisses-n1z]

Same,I hope they all overcome their pain,they are all really strong,I thank God everyday about my life and the beautiful childhood I had,just to like compare what these ppl went thru,thats like the worst pain in the world.

[@twiggy1253]

@@Silkier yes, but it happens more commonly to women.

[@twiggy1253]

@@Silkier just because someone doesn’t mention it doesn’t mean they’re ignoring it.

[@inlinechris]

It doesn’t happen that often, the media just makes you feel like it does. Also it doesn’t just happen to girls. Boys and men get sexually assaulted all the time too and actually are less likely to come forward or be believed.

[@alissa7808]

I’m at a loss for words. I haven’t been trafficked, but I was raped when I was 14. He was 16, went to my school, told me he loved me, manipulated me into being with him. He raped me twice in one night. Watching this, I can’t even begin to fathom the amount of trauma these women (and men) have endured. Hell, it’s been 2 years and I’m still suffering. It pains me to think that it could’ve been me, my mom, my sister, anyone I love and care about. To all survivors, we hear you. We see you. We believe you. You are not alone. You are one of many. And that many? That’s a fucking army. edit: thank you to all of you for your kind words. i get the notifs every now and then and it always makes my day when i do. i’m 17 now (almost 18!!) and in just a year since commenting i’ve already been able to grow so much, and i know that it’s partly because of your comments. so thank you to anyone who has replied and offered words of reassurance, validation, encouragement, etc. you are amazing. i hope that anyone who reads this has an amazing day

[@aklarasheriza7198]

Thank u for telling your story. You’re so strong

[@johuajoshubabfhi]

Your so strong

[@flylikeabutterfly951]

Oh love, I am so sorry. Please don’t give up hope for what your future will be. I’m a survivor too and it’s possible to go from a victim to a leader❤️ You’re stronger than you think. Braver than you believe and more beautiful than you know.

[@alyohin8876]

You are amazing.

[@eligrey8831]

Thank you. You are also so strong. My father trafficked me for money/drugs when I was very young. Less than 10 years old. I can’t remember it all but it was horrifying and I have nightmares about it to this day.

[@cobaltobject1855]

It says a lot about the US justice system that all of these women spent time in prison, but most of the people who bought and sold them never did.

[@khushboopannu5313]

One thing I've learned watching these survivors interviews is that the criminals never get punished the way they deserved.

[@slowbrew1]

That’s not true.

[@justquil1223]

@@slowbrew1 how?

[@Lola-hv6vn]

@@slowbrew1 it honestly, sadly, is

[@ericaploof998]

@@slowbrew1 it is true.

[@slowbrew1]

@@justquil1223 because the news blows up the injustices that rarely happen. I’m not denying that there are faults and mistakes, but overwhelming majority shows otherwise. It just goes with their agenda.

[@priscilladelgado1420]

She just said that a 12 year old girl jumped on her after escaping, my heart hurts for the young girls trapped in trafficking 😣

[@sidney5218]

I wish we didn’t live in a world like this :(

[@cybergalacticnova]

Imagine there's an alternate dimension or something in which things like these never exist...

[@valkie1575]

@@cybergalacticnova that would be amazing

[@desireediedericks3396]

Well we do, and sadly that world is becoming bigger everyday

[@sexilatinoboi69]

@@cybergalacticnova that's heaven

[@averygrace5744]

@@kak9751 no. things will get worse and worse until humans utterly destroy themselves and everything good in the world until we have nothing left.

[@Shurikinney]

All these stories just remind me how terrible our justice system is everyday.

[@starwolfwing7228]

Let's not forget, the people who should be protecting us could be the people who are also behind thses disgusting crimes.

[@addisong5816]

Holy cow. These people are so strong. I can’t imagine what they had to go through. It really makes me appreciate being home with family safe. ❤️💕

[@foggyxskies3915]

Omg hi addy its grace from the support server and sesames server, how have u been?

[@lictxn]

seriously. honestly i feel like i would just- die- like i would just be like “kill me already”

[@addisong5816]

@@foggyxskies3915 hi! I’m good! Hbu?

[@justasimplehumanuwu6898]

Could you please make a "i spent a day with suicide survivors"? i think it could be very helpful and educative for people going through hard times i love your channel ❤ Guys don't forget that you are important, please reach out for help if you need it❤ And for all those survivors, you are so strong and we are glad you are here today❤

[@christinapelter1893]

That is an amazing idea

[@julzstarr]

Omg yes!

[@shraddhavishwanath9827]

YES

[@thecritter519]

Yes :)

[@Gusp5]

YES

[@vatsalgaur1999]

Shandra was so wholesome. All of these 3 warriors deserve all the respect someone can give them.

[@Barerantts]

i’m a human trafficking survivor myself and honestly this video definitely shows the effect it leaves and how people don’t react properly

[@OliviaWilson-ww9jr]

Omg ur amazing I’m so sorry you had to go through that❤

[@royalvalkyrie]

The amount of times I’ve been approached by weird men in the street in broad daylight asking me to come back to theirs. I mean it makes me think, how many times could I have been trafficked. Its scary.

[@luckirye]

Disgusting I’m sorry that happened to you. men will laugh when women say getting cat calling isn’t a good thing at all. And theyll respond with “well at least you getting attention” 🙄truly sickening and I’m tired of it. 😡

[@royalvalkyrie]

@Odaliz Orozco-Rueda lmao

[@catz_circus]

@Odaliz Orozco-Rueda I don’t believe in god and I’m gay

[@cheyannecatalano2951]

The amount if times my dumbass got into a man's car at 3 am because I wanted to be cool makes me think the same thing. I used to bet into strangers cars all the time and I lived in Las Vegas! I lived in the trafficking central and nothing ever happened to me except old men perving on me.

[@Keiththegoober]

Good thing I’m not attractive. That was a compliment, I’m also sorry that happened to you.

[@rainy2650]

I feel bad for these people. No one should ever have to go though this. Edit: Lolah Lök and anyone else going through this or have been through this, you are truly the strongest people in the world!

[@SassafrasTee7366]

Absolutely

[@fentbun]

and yet it happens..and all we can do sometimes is be kind to others and not turn a blind eye to the hurting ones. i believe that if we could be more compassionate and become more aware, that would even help just a little bit.

[@lolahlok2105]

It's hard. Especially when you have literally no way out. No family no one who can help you. When every move you make is monitored and watched. I know because I am going through it myself. It's horrible.

[@rainy2650]

@@lolahlok2105 I hope one day you will have the best luck. Just know you have a place in the world.

[@rainy2650]

@@fentbun Yes I agree completely!

[@Rhodevocals]

These people are so brave for talking about this, such strong, empowering people.

[@owengratzer2366]

How does this have no comments on it

[@harimukund4785]

Man to be vulnerable and talk abt such trauma in front of so many ppl takes a lot of guts

[@HannahZiad]

First thank you Anthony for putting a light on to this topic ! Second you girls are fucking brave to talk about what happened to you and the red flags are important as hell ! I am out of words. You never feel how real the evil “monsters” are in this world and how closs they are around you … I jUst have some weird questions .. like do they ever feel like their traffickers were part of a mob and might get them one day ?! .

[@abdulla-Xshe4ro]

هلا

[@Glycaine]

The way he speaks so easily and perfectly with them with no flaws, he doesn't ever splurge out the wrong words or have wordscome out wrong, so proud of him!!

[@jennajune2101]

Editing is a miracle

[@gianagilbert2963]

This is disgusting. I don’t know how one human can do this to another. You are literally ruining someone’s life emotionally, mentally, and physically. And it takes a very long time to come back from that. These women are so strong.

[@nikkinorman4254]

I've seen humans who literally wanted to crush my soul because of envy. I had to regain my hope in life by MOVING STATES. Went through bullying and isolation because of my ethnicity 😃 Yea you'd be SURPRISED. However, I'm more powerful and internally beautiful STRONGER than I've ever been before and so I'm grateful for that 🙌🙂

[@gateway2hell]

@@nikkinorman4254 envy? 🤣

[@nikkinorman4254]

@@gateway2hell Yeah because I'm happier than them and they're jealous of that. Only people who suffer want to make other people suffer. Yes and it's because of envy

[@jaydenthenewbie]

Well remember this people do this because they want slaves and sex slaves they don't care and don't think about what you want they only want what they want

[@JackOfSpadez007]

As a saying goes, "Sometimes humans are more worse than monsters."

[@actuallyhonestly]

'I feel like when ever a guy is nice to me I get scared and think of how human trafficking starts. As a child I was taught "don't talk to strangers" and so on, but once your an adult.. what then? can I not trust ANYONE?!?!?

[@milkbread5036]

I feel the same way. I guess we just have to be very observant and look for red flags. Don’t go outside alone at night. Be with a friend or stay in crowded lit areas. If you feel like you’re being followed, go somewhere with people like a store, restaurant, subway. Don’t be found alone. Buy pepper spray. Be aware of your surroundings. Read more about it. About dating, just observe him and how he acts or responds to certain questions. Better have lunch dates than dinner dates. Tell him you want to go slow. Tell a friend where you’re going with him if it’s night.

[@amshazow]

please always make sure someone knows where you are if anything happens

[@mixwb]

Yes don't trust anyone that's what I've been doing this year and it's amazing

[@ashleyh2578]

Just gotta trust your gut. It's usually right.

[@turtlesarefantastic9620]

Trust yourself but just know there are guys out there who are genuine nice people

[@isabellaalfieri2760]

Anthony Padilla, you have had such an amazing metamorphosis during your years as an Internet personality. You went from filming Smosh videos in the early 2000’s, to filming interviews in hopes to raise awareness for people who deserve it. And you know what? You’ve been amazing the entire time. Thank you for taking the time to listen to others, staying true, and being a staple in all of our childhoods 😊🙏🏼

[@alicialopez1900]

These three women are the bravest people i have ever seen. That fact that they had to go through all of this and still be able to get escape and talk about it, its so powerful. I'm so proud of them and hope for a long and healthy life. To the people who did these women wrong I hope they leave this world in the worst, painful possible way.

[@lina-5640]

Beautiful comment, could not agree more.

[@pyritecicada4790]

they need the karma they fricking deserve

[@chandracurry7670]

I wish they would teach THIS in school, because subjects like this could save so many more lives than some math. Edit: I love school (especially math, ironic right?) And I do think what it teaches it's very important, but not everyone is going to be able to use it due to the things it doesn't teach.

[@musictowakethedead]

I agree 100%. It would not only teach empathy for victims, we'd all be able to identify abuse easier (sexual, physical, psychological) because all the monsters are cut from the same cloth.

[@roonces8788]

Math is still important though. It introduces kids to a useful tool used in many professions, such as STEM, finance, economists, and others

[@chandracurry7670]

@@roonces8788 Of course! I actually really enjoy math and, besides english, I think it's what we use most, for a variety of reasons, outside of school. The only thing is how are we going to use these skills school gives us when half of us die due to mental health or dangerous people? CCLR and highschool electives aren't enough, middle schools and even later years of elementary should be taught these in order to be safer and healthier, yk? But I totally agree that the education school does provide is completely neccisary.

[@priscillaarellano562]

I have a class called AP seminar and right now we have to do a slide project where u present in groups u get to chose ur topics and two groups chose humans trafficking

[@chandracurry7670]

@@priscillaarellano562 That's awesome!! I hope topics like that carry on:) get the education lmao

[@madelinehatress2328]

Let's appreciate how Anthony didn't say "wonderous world of human traffic" and only "world of human trafic"

[@xiaria]

i noticed he's dropped that in the past few months. the last one i remember him saying that was around march-ish

[@Pinklovewitch]

It depends on the topic if he does or not.

[@sugarsprinkles515]

Well y would he this is some serious shyt and he’s respectful

[@AverageMfDoomEnjoyer]

Anthony really knows how to ask questions, what questions to ask, and is very respectful when asking questions.

[@madelinehatress2328]

Yeah im also happy he is starting to talk to people with different trauma stories so others who are in the same situation can be inspired and feel like they aren't alone and no I'm not saying his other old videos are dumb but I think that these deserve alot of respect

[@madeleineleidy4734]

Im a victim of sex trafficking and cops are a hige part in what hapoened to me. And trying to get help knowing so many are involved is sickening. 1st 2 times i escaped i tried getting help and ended up exactly in the hands of the person who was sellong my passed out body. These cops actually brought me back to the predator its how i found out most of murtle beach sc cops are involved. They even would video tape making it look like it was consensual when in reality behind the camera you have men threatening you to do so and if you dont do as they say you know whats going to happen. So why i dont ever beleice certain videos why you should watch out for some of porn people put up because some of the wkmen or most might be a victim as i was. They will do anything to not be caught. My body was burned with cigerettes to make sure my body was passed out enough. When i found thr videos thats when i found out i HAD NO IDEA FOR A YEAR. They tried Makin me actually think the burn marks where in my head. I shit you not they where that good at brainwashing they convinced me i wasnt who i thought i was that my name wasnt madeleine. When i finally got saved a man bought me for 15k so he could send me home. Basiclly the reality is cops dont save you no one does unless they buy you so you can finally escaped. And i ended uo lucky. There are so many involved and the scsriest is now in America a certain drug has made it here so their jobs are easier. I had a groomer that i thought loved me i had no idea for 2 years whar he was doing. They force you to take so many drugs to make sure to make you as sick as anything to get you desperate thinking youll do anything They say its how they train you. And people actually dont realize they help these people by blaming you. When i got back youd think for missing as long as i was my family would be a family to me i got told i deserved it. As if i planned on being raped by thousands of men and burn marks everywhere. I was beautiful and now jist scared. It seems i had no one when i got back. I knew why it was so easy for them to do this to me. They saw i had a family whi never cared for me to begin with. They use to laugh when i tried calling them for help. They got off on it. I still feel tortured thinking about how my iwn parents made it easy for them. Im not perfect but i actually thought my life would get better. And its hard fot me to look in the mirror and want yo even still exist

[@WretchedRaymond45]

Dude I'm sorry for you, porn hub + other is fuckin awful dude. Literally nobody should be watching it.

[@ovo405]

As a woman myself, I genuinely hope you heal from this, please do not worry because none of this is your fault! Those men's soul are already burning in hell!

[@xSwordLilyx]

I'm here to give you the love you never got. I'm sure it will be easier one day, that you are lovely and beautiful still, and you never deserved how your family treated you. I have never been through what you have, but I have also had family not be so loving to me and it was never about me, but about them. I have a mother in law of five years now (mother to my boyfriend) and she has been more kind and loving than anyone, it comes easily to her. When we first met I was terrified to be alone with her because I was afraid she would hate me and treat me like my mother had, friends have. I love being at her house now and I no longer feel guarded. My mother does not hate me but she has many personal issues. It was never about me. If your self esteem improves, which it should if you are in a good situation now, you will see how it never had anything to do with you except maybe they saw you as pretty with low self esteem. That is not your fault. Bought you for 15k? So he had to pretend to be a criminal scumbag and chummy with them, and spend all that money to get you free? That is so selfless. I hope you 2 are in contact and friends, just hearing of this makes me want this person as a friend. It sounds like there were no other options to save you. I don't even have 15k.

[@dontwren]

i'm rooting for you! even if nobody else is, you deserve to find your dreams and live life the fullest

[@Kenotecentauri]

You didn't deserve anything you went through, I'm so so sorry😕

[@maggiereid2865]

One of my friends is a human trafficking survivor... this is so important

[@gtom866]

I'm so sorry to hear that, I hope you and your friend are doing alright :(

[@enbytch_.4473]

Is he alright now? I hope he’s okay

[@maggiereid2865]

@@enbytch_.4473 he’s got really bad PTSD but he’s trying to help others

[@enbytch_.4473]

Oh I’m so sorry for misgendering him...I hope the ptsd gets better... is he going to a therapist or a doctor? I hope he gets better soon.

[@makototakara7025]

I’m glad that Anthony is quite sympathetic and understanding about such sensitive topics.

[@nurponurpo5886]

Yes he’s very understanding but still has a great personality

[@Maria-ku1wn]

He always does ❤️

[@gloriadearing]

When she (Rebecca) said "if someone is pressuring you to do something with a friend...something you're not comfortable with" ...It felt like her talking to my soul from 9 years ago...idk who needs to hear this but please hear her out ...she's not wrong at all.

[@jennajune2101]

She was talking to the me 13yrs ago

[@breanna6452]

k

[@abby9435]

“The 12 year old girl jumped on me” God it’s so sickening in general but literally kids- how can people just...how So vile

[@clarissa5929]

i love how anthony doesnt interrupt them constantly like alot of reporters do

[@MeisoKun]

Yes I admire how good he is at actually listening and being so compassionate towards the people he interacts with

[@ratboy7287]

My aunt used to work as a maid when she was younger, one day while the owners where out she heared someone scream from the basement, she went and it was a girl, about 18 years old. She decided to take her to our home. It wasn’t until a few hours later where the owner came and demanded we GIVE her back or else he would kill us if we contacted the cops, the girl cried and sobbed but she went with them and thanked us. It still upsets me to this day

[@bkuqu]

So she actually wasn't able to escape???That's really upsetting!!!! D:

[@tinab3895]

THATS TERRIBLE!! Did she ever escape?!!

[@ratboy7287]

@@bkuqu yeah I hope she’s doing better now and she’s out of that situation

[@ratboy7287]

@@tinab3895 I’m not sure, we moved a few months later and my aunt never returned, thinking back on it, we should’ve called the police to atleast try and help more but my family was scared and I was about 4 years old at the time

[@lilscenechick1995]

Wtf???

[@Lauren-BugFilmz]

I hate how women and children are targeted, like we have already suffered so much throughout history, some people are absolutely disgusting and it breaks my heart to know this is going on in our world. We need to make a change so people can be safer.

[@mikeoxlong777]

Nobody deserves to be targeted though. 😔

[@alexisortizgil5446]

@@mikeoxlong777 criminals should be targeted >:)

[@ryu3464]

i completely agree with you but in this situation, men are the majority in trafficking

[@sughrr]

It breaks my heart that anyone is targeted and that human beings would do this to other humans. Even animals don't deserve this, it's not alright. I agree, we should make a place where people can be safer, but unfortunately wherever there is peace someone will always be looking to destroy the peace.

[@queenjeski591]

@@ryu3464 first of all, you’re totally wrong. men account for 25% of all trafficking victims globally. if we break it down further, when it comes to sexual exploitation 97% of the victims are female and 3% are male. it’s another story about the distribution of forced labour where men make up the majority of victims at 65%, whereas women in forced labour account for the other 35%.