From Dancing to Determination Barbara had known about New Friends New Life for at least seven or eight months. Another dancer at the club had given her their phone number. But Barbara had not called. She wasn’t ready. At least, not until “I had solicited an undercover police officer,” Barbara said. “That was my last… Read More
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Like so many other girls who wind up in prostitution – estimates range from 70 to 90 percent – Dana was sexually abused as a child. “I was molested at the age of seven,” she said. “I think that’s what got me started [in prostitution.] I was always wanting a man’s approval.” Before long, she… Read More
Robbie, an NFNL program graduate, owns and operates her own hair salon in a retirement home. Ten years ago, she was homeless. Beginning in the late 1970’s, Robbie struggled with alcoholism and addiction, dancing frequently at first, then more sporadically to earn money to fuel her habit. Though she also held down a few odd… Read More
I was born in Dallas and I am 18 years old. My mother is Spanish; my father is Caucasian. I came from a good family and my parents have been married for over twenty years. They were strict with me and I now understand why. During high school I always wanted to be a part… Read More
I’m happy to have the opportunity to share my story with others. It not only helps me to heal but my hope is that others can find hope and see that it is possible for Jesus to love them back to life too. My childhood was full of agony and dysfunction mostly due to being… Read More
“I ended up working four jobs in an effort to support my son and myself. I could not keep up the pace for long though. I lost everything I owned and ended up in a homeless shelter. That’s when I decided to work in a topless club.” My memories of childhood are mostly painful ones…. Read More
