How Human Trafficking Happens-Karla
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- Опубликовано: 2 янв 2025
- Soft White Underbelly interview and portrait of Karla, a survivor of human trafficking in Texas.
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For everyone that has commented kind words i appreciate you and your encouragement. For the rest who think i am a horrible person or did even worse to my own children, Ive spent the past 7 years trying my hardest to make up for my actions, i own that and ive asked for forgiveness more times than i can count. Not that i have to answer nor explain myself to anyone here. Not everybody has the courage to share to the world all my mistakes. But i do it in hopes of helping someone else. Not for your judgement. I know when i leave this world my God in Heaven is who will make that judgement. Bless you all.
Karla, (hugs). I related to a lot that you said. Thank you for your story. ❤
You did the best you could in the WORST situations, and you are helping others to break away too. DO NOT LISTEN to the hateful things said by internet trolls
God has saved you for a reason. Look to Him. He has brought you this far and your testimony is already helping others. I love you and pray for you. 💗
I love how you mentioned healthy boundaries bc that is a hard thing to learn and enforce. I'm so very proud of you. Your testimony is so powerful and you're helping others by just pushing forward. It's never too late.
The Lord will say to you, well done my good and faithful servant.
I have never been more proud of a stranger in my life.
She didn’t learn her lesson and her kids suffered
abenezer shut up
@@AbenezerScourgejust say you had an easy and privileged life and go
@@AbenezerScourge prideful people always want to exalt themselves in light of the struggles and failures of others by making confident statements that imply they would have done better in the given circumstances when they couldn’t ever possibly know what they would do.
Humble yourself from that high moral ground you stand on, it’s an evil heart to have.
No one ever needs to condemn someone who regrets their own choices, rebukes are for the guiltless and remorseless offenders, she’s clearly not one of them.
She never had a chance, from the time she was born, her parents were drug addicts, she received no love or affection in 10 years and she was put on the street for stealing a pack of cigarettes. She’s been through hell, but she dug herself out out of it good for her.
This poor girl was failed at every single turn by every person around her. Im glad she is on the right track now. Sending love ❤
Do you know how many adults were responsible?!? Hundreds. Educators, law enforcement, neighbors, other parents, social workers... In the richest country. It's not just a failure. It's demonic.
Sounds to me like her husband was always looking out for her
Karla do u have any links for your ministries you are involved in. Or contact info for u
I'm involved in safe house ministry and I'd love to connect w u, learn from u , pray w you , get donations for u. My name is kimberly Harvey, I'm in illinois
So true 💔💔💔
Her husband needs a shoutout in the comments too. For taking care of the children and being there for her the moment she called, and taking her back. He is clearly a blessing!
What an incredible woman to be standing today with her story. Cheers to you and your family and healing journey ♥️
Her husband also said why can’t she get over it! You can’t just get over it. But it’s good he was there to raise the kids.
@sharonwagner2157 Let's not forget what he's gone through and is going through, his own trauma and grief he's processing alongside hers. Let's not judge someone's entire character based on one spoken sentence. It may not have been the "right" thing to say, but conveyed a heartfelt desire for blessed normalcy and joy. I think we can all relate to that desire.
@that’s a classic response or expectation of someone that doesn’t understand and is actually more damaging which is why he needs to be educated or I should say counseled
I can’t imagine comments such as those ridiculing you and casting judgements they are either evil themselves or they have no idea what trauma is ( which for Themis an un acknowledge blessing) some of these same people are the ones that will equate losing their phone as ‘trauma’
Your words of ‘my greatest accomplishment is being the woman that would have protected that little girl’ truly resonated with me and similarity that trauma (childhood) is a life long recovery process .I am 48 now and factoring in hormonal changes, recovery seems like a slow drip and often times I find myself losing my grip on hope
But my dad use to liken me to ‘cool hand Luke’ and never giving up fighting and I will have to be dragged out of this fight
Agree @@kcald9891
"I've now become a woman who would have protected me as a child." Yes to this success. You are so strong. You are creating a better world by breaking the cycle and telling your story for others. Thank you.
@gingerr1640 ...but she didn't break the cycle. Her kids were sexually abused and put in situations that no kids should be put in. I do hope her kids can truly break the cycle.
She made her kids suffer???
Thank you for your perseverense. Thank you for allowing yourself to let yourself learn to Know and Love God. Unasked-for advice based on experience: don't you ever ,ever let anyone tell you not to bother God with your "little problems" . When Jesus and then Peter told us to cast our cares upon Him for He cares for us, they meant absolutely all, from 'Lord, I'm going to ask 41:01 because you really do
know everything, please show me where I put my glasses", all the way to " Lord, please show me how to expand my ministry to reach more people who need to hear it and learn to lean on You."
Dear Blessed Lord Jesus, please continue to show Karla your favor and your wondrous Love as she goes about doing good in your name.
Yes, that line brought about many tears.
@@popkernbreaking the cycle doesn’t mean that nothing horrible ever happens to your kids, but that you do the right thing if it does. She left immediately when she found out what was going on and that never happened again. Now, she’s a better person for it. Thats breaking the cycle.
Who would dare criticize this woman?? She's a tower of strength, and she's working towards helping others. She deserves every good thing that life has to offer.
At some point she ran away from her husband and kids 😂 and when she did she ran into a ruthless pimp
Only a person with no heart.
@DoubleRblk300 i agree. Some.pretty terrible choices. Choices she made
It's just bots. Pay no mind and if it's not that is there own bad karma to deal with.
@DoubleRblk300 that does not mean she deserved it. I'm not sure what happened to your blackend heart but hopefully you'll see the light of empathy some day because you will need it in your darkest hour.
“That’s kinda why I do my hair red now” instantly made me tear up. After all those years she still holds what happened to that girl close to her heart :( what a strong and resilient person, so proud of her
i literally started bawling
Where are her tears though? She sounds fake.
@@blondie86fulPlease educate yourself of PTSD. Even a quick google search will explain your question. Your comment pissed me off originally, but i understand you may just not know better
@@mentalalchemy4819 lol I hope you’re a PhD psychiatrist schooling me because I know a hell of a lot about trauma and typically when humans “cry” there are tears. Or just talk about it, would respect that more than fake ass shit
@@blondie86fulI agree. Not a single tear fell & she didn’t get “choked up” She’s making herself look like the victim. She knew what she was doing running around Louisiana playing Bottom B
Wow, I’m speechless. I will never complain about the little things anymore and will be more grateful from now on.
That's the attitude, girl 😌❤
You're allowed to complain about some things. You don't need to dismiss your feelings because someone else suffered that you don't know. The whole "i know others are suffering worse than me so I won't complain" doesn't really help for some.
I've listened to hundreds and hundreds of these and this is the best interview yet. This woman is an amazing pillar of strength. No one should endure such things, no one.
I couldn't agree more.
Agreed.
This is america, epstein trump all your politicians and neighbors be doing the same thing 😂 no one cares except cause they all see you as a weak nobody
I agree. I can feel her pain from the tone of her voice. This one hit me really hard. I pray this young woman finds peace and happiness in life!❤
Feel the same. Thank you Karla ❤ your work is so important! You are so important. Thank you
As a man, I can’t even imagine treating women and young girls like this. Sick people in this world.
God bless you for you comment and values. ❤
Obviously
As a man, I feel sad that soooooo many men are over-horny and aggressive... to women and even to kids. Such a shame that is has been more or less normalized for thousands of years
@@rdrenth Interesting, there are aprox. over 4,1 Billion men on this beautiful earth, on what exactly are you basing such a strong statement that there are “sooooo many” men that behave as horribly as Karla has encountered in her circles? I'm sure this is not just a quick emotional gratuitous uneducated accusation that is detrimental to men in general. RIght? Please think sir, before writing slurs that stains all men regardless. Cheers
You dudes are the type of dudes who would raise other people's kids, save a H*e, pay all the bills while she's getting her back blown out by the homies lol. We need you men 😂😂😂😂
"I've now become a woman who would have protected me as a child." So powerful
@@daylenkelly5029 that's fantastic
words to live by icl. very healing
An extremely powerful emotional statement🎉🎉🎉
I thought she ran away from her kids to do drugs
The fact she’s involved in any way creates the risk she’ll fall back into it herself. Sometimes you have to leave it behind 100%, even if it means leaving others behind. There’s never a “happily ever after”. Things more often go bad than good.
Amazing story. Someone else on here commented “I’ve never been so proud of a stranger” and I can say the same thing. Life is beautiful. And so are you.
KARLA, is who needs a GoFundMe..not people like Asriah. Oh my gosh, I think I teared up about 20 times. This woman is amazing and doing amazing things. She is the true example of someone who is taking such horrible trauma and turning it into something positive. I would donate to Karla in a heartbeat. I would watch ALL of her follow-ups. Please do a GoFundMe for Karla, Mark! ❤️
Agree,yes!!!!!🙏🙏🙏🥰🥰🥰🥰🫶🫶🫶💖💖💖☮️☮️☮️☮️
I said the same thing on a video he did yesterday about the young lady who lost her kids she had w/her step dad. Asriah is a disgrace.
Good call on the GFM for her
Agreed
Right!
Her story is completely heartbreaking. It is a miracle she is even alive.
Wow what a strong lady. Good on you Karla, your story will likely help a lot of vulnerable women
@@SarahBoag-i8s help a lot of women just no the red hair girl she left behind
Wait she tells you she stole the rappers guns cash gold and shit and that’s heartbreaking to you? They were rappers. What did they do wrong? You’re a gross scumbag yourself GUADPO. You’re a pathetic loser scumbag. You support this boomer their scam artist! Wow you are openely admitting it you’re heartbroken over a their!!! An admitted theif
@@Muyo_hansohe would have gotten rid of her also had she tried to stop him, he was a monster!
@@banjiegirl2001 she coudlve called the cops later. She only stopped helping him after he called her a bi** , not after he probably killed someone. That's all I need to know.
Who are these men that are paying for these poor girls to have sex with them. They need to be in prison.
They're everywhere, leading seemingly normal lives
there are too many of them, and most are not IN jail but OUT
There's not enough room for them. Too many people in there for possessing feel good plants.
Usually police officers and other people in positions of authority.
@@Billthebozo Yep I totally get it. I was married to a police officer and found out he was on the dark web watching girls in comprmising positions not knowing there was a camera on them. Thank you for reminding me. Bless you.
This testimony shook me to my core. The traumas you endured are unconscionable. What a comeback! You are so resilient and I love that you are making a difference. Thank you for surviving, overcoming, thriving, and now making a difference. You are amazing!
This ranks right at the top of all Marks stories! Wow she overcame and is now doing great work.
Yes, it does her story was so powerful!! She is one tough woman! I'm thankful she made it out of that nightmare 🙏 🙌 She's here for a reason 👆❤
Agreed
I feel bad for her as a child but she chose this life as an adult.
@@raymanvermillionare2962that’s not how it works ! even as an adult you can still be manipulated , abused and trafficked especially while ur in active addiction
Oh my God, I can't imagine all this happening to a child and still she's so successful today! So much work and continued work goes into her recovery. Congratulations!
I grew up in an Irish Catholic family with many siblings. Not much affection, but I always felt loved, safe and cared for. I feel so fortunate, especially when I hear these stories.
you did it, karla. you got out. you took back your life. you’re helping others. you did it. you are doing it.
Helping otherrs just not the girl with the red hair 😂
Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful tobeygun !!!
She admits she robbed rappers. They were t drug dealers or pills just regular people, music artists and she robbed them and you support this. That makes you a scumbag.
@muyo_hanso What is wrong with you? Who hurt you?
@@sarahf76 OMG SARAH! What a pathetic old, outdated, unoriginal and lame joke, could you think up anything yourself!?! Haha 😆. This girl in the video admitted she robbed some rappers for no reason, drugs or not she’s a scumbag and their and scam artist like most prostitutes and whore. You’re one maybe sarah?? lol, I love when hookers and whores self snitch by supporting other low life loser women with no morals because you only expose yourself! For your own true colors!! Ding ding ding! Thank you! Gotcha!!
I watch these video's to remind myself how lucky I have it in life and I am sure many here reading this can relate. Thank you for sharing your story, you've done great to get where you are today!
Lucky indeed!!! Human trafficking happens because life is a life and death, horribly transactional thing. Every meal is a funeral for something. The sun causes cancer. O2 is treating your blood in a manner not unlike Leukemia. This period in modernity wherein we tried (most correctly) to respect women, children and the disabled was a VERY unusual, VERY outlandish thing that will prove to have been a brief anachronism fueled by exhuberance, not compassion. Exploitation of women and children has been the RULE in human history. We will now resume our normal abuse because the world is breaking out in END GAME resource wars. NO ONE will have the time for decency or compassion. It WILL be dog eat dog. FFS, Harvard & MIT just released and re-released papers asserting that the entire short future of humanunkind is endless wars over water, food and FF. The above is HORRIBLE & wrong. ..and will soon get much worse. We did every apathetic and conformist thing we could do to insure this horrible day arrived. There's the bed you made. Lie down in it.
I watch them to remind myself how unlucky I am
@@SoloBench I was a victim too. The vast vast majority of us are in NO position to have Children. It's not turtles all the way down, it's *suffering* all the way down..
that's fucked
So you like to watch only to feel better? And to feel lucky? Fucked up thinking of yours
i love this woman so much. no one has ever moved me as much as her and her story and her amount of resiliency is so impressive. i hope she gets everything she deserves in this life.
I found myself praying for her and all the innocent victims of this cruel world.
She told her story in a very honest way. I fell in love with her .
Me too.
She's a stupid person.
Me too she needs a GOFUNDME
Clearly if praying helped , cmon
Lord flood America with Your angels protect all females and help them ! Jesus flood America with Your Spirit to heal their hearts !! Greatly Lord !!
The light radiating from this woman is palpable, which speaks volumes about what she has overcome. What a heroic person.
It's because she knows who God says she is ❤️
I don’t see the light you are speaking of
I believe that your story, Karla, on this platform, makes a big difference for a lot of people around the world. This is a game changer.
Thank God for rescuing her from all of this and for making Karla into a shining light for the girls who are still captive in human trafficking ❤
The fact that you went through what you went through, survived and lived to help and support other’s & give them the grace that they need is so inspiring. You are incredible Karla, bless you❤
Karla, this is one of the most powerful God stories I've ever heard. You are a survivor, an inspiration, and your past does not define your future. The paths you've walked in the darkest of spaces have enabled you to see and embrace the light and purpose you have on this planet. What courage to share your story publicly. You are articulate, brave, and an example of perseverance and endurance in this life. I hope your story is heard by those who need it most. How amazing what you are doing now to help others. You are an inspiration both for women who have experienced similar paths and also for those you empower in your current roles and relationships.
This is the greatest comeback story I’ve ever heard. Karla you are incredible. Using your experiences to help other women and girls is a testament to your true character. Sending you all the love and healing ♥️
Karla, you are precious. Your story is moving. I’m so terribly sorry that so many people abandoned you. What’s the name and website of your ministry? I’m in Texas and I’d love to contribute in some way. Thank you for sharing your story.
Thank you for your testimony. Yours is a story of recovery and grace. You are a powerful speaker and a graceful soul. In awe of your strength.
They should play these vdos for teenage girls in High school. 😮😮😮😮
So so so glad you got out! I am a CSA, SA, DV and trafficking survivor. There are more of us than most ppl realize and unfortunately, some of us grew up under the radar bc our families looked "normal". Different circumstances, same abuse. Our largest goal, I believe, is to be who we needed.
WOW YOURE A MINORITY!! The LARGEST PART OF TRAFFICKING is self trafficking and if you’re telling the truth and REALLY DO KNOW the industry and underworld that well THEN YOU KNOW WOMEN TRAFFIC THEMSLEVES!! Hooking/ Prostituting is done mostly online these days and women create their own profile, and their own accounts and websites and all claim ‘INDEPENDENT’ that means NO PIMP! You know more than anyone that women traffic themselves!!! Please self snitch and try to come back and shame me for telling the truth and exposing the biggest lie in prostituting TODAY IN THE LAST DECADE AND HALF. EASILY EASY AND MOSTLY the past 15yrs women all make their own profiles and websites and hook their own bodies and LIE AND MANIPULATE AND EXAGGERATE THE PITY. It’s ssoooooo gross and pathetic and amazing the pity party MOST WHORES LIE about being victims. Women are LARGELY PIMPS AND TALK THEIR YOUNG TEEN FRIENDS AND EVEN ADUOT FRIENDS INTO DOING IT! NO DIFFERENT THAN DOING HEROIN THE FIRST TIME.
Soooooo what if the girl in the video did a blow job to get a chicken McNugget happy meal !! SOOOO WHAT?? That was a self choice! Men are broke and beg for change and get their happy meal, it’s sooo pathetic the BIG LIE women say about HAVING TO, NO CHOICE. Well where do all the old ugly fat handicapped homeless men get their Mcchiken nugget money?? Funny how women just manipulate and lie and exaggerate .
YOU DONT FOOL REAL ADULTS. You don’t fool real experienced educated experienced humans that know the truth that women lie sooo grossly for attention.
You story may be true, BUT MOST ARENT. Most women are lying for attention and hand outs and free money because they are LAZY.
Kids, young me , women not in the drug and hooking under world DONT BE FOOLED! Stop giving money and attention and sympathy and stop being FOOLS. You’re all fools and fooled and gullible and easily sold as pathetic chumps and MARKS AND TARGETS AND TRICKS AFOR THESE WOMEN. These women are ‘independent workers’ with no pimps and create their own porn and hooking and prostitute websites for sex work. You all , you masses giving likes and donations and comments of sympathy are pathetic gullible losers and you all got sold a lie. WAKE UP FOOLS! These women are professional LIARS. Professional con artists. Professional theirs who scam and rob and steal from these male clients.
This chick in the video admits she stole the rappers guns and jewelry and cash and gold etc !! SHES TELLING YOU SHES A THEIF AND YOURE FALLING FOR IT!!! You got told the truth and you’re still empathetic!!
My god! You masses are dumb! My god you masses are easily stoopid fools that still have sympathy for theirs and hookers! Shame on you fools! Wake up people!
“To be who we needed” is a powerful statement!! It means a lot to hear this!!!
@@andrelyles-jj9mr It's how we start ending trafficking... we know what people do and what people are capable of... therefore, we know how to interfere.
@@andrelyles-jj9mr damn you’re gullible and easily sold and scammed !! You shouldn’t play poker because this women just bluffed you!
what is "csa"?
Since the beginning of the video until 27:00 in you can see the pain in her eyes, you can feel it thru the screen. After he asks her to explain about what she now works with, her EYES start to smile, her voice is smoother, shes so calm, so much compassion. She truly love what she does, she loves helping people. Its so refreshing to hear such a caring filled voice after hearing you share a lot of pain. Im so happy for you.
@@Yahyad101 I wonder how her son's eyes look now after being sodomized because of the life choices this woman made.
Karla, you have such an amazing testimony. Thank you so much for sharing your story. Praying for continued healing and strength for you as you encourage and minister to others. ❤❤❤
12 yrs old and being preyed on by a mother with a daughter that sold girls insane
sold her own damn daughter. the darkness that's around us...
There's a special place in hell for a mother who does that 😡
I hope she is, or will be soon, in prison too
That's feminism
I've been looking for a comment ADDRESSING...Thank you 🫡
I'm a police officer in Illinois, and I'm assigned to the Human Trafficking Unit. What people don't realize is that Human Trafficking comprises sex as well as Labor Trafficking. Human Trafficking is usually taking place in plain view because people don't know or understand what Human Trafficking is or what it looks like.
Thank you for what you do and for your service to the community. You have my deep respect💙
@KarolM1964 Thank you. I only wish people were more aware and conscious of what is happening all too frequently in this country.
@@odnalro40than you should be taking down aurora illinois. It's a big operation over 4 states for sure. Life Springs shelter for women and wayside shelter with oasis church just for them Christian shelters that not Christian at all. Police, hospitals, doctors , bus drivers, Uber, mayor, politicians, everyone. Wayside owns all the apartments building around their property and oasis church all on cameras with audio to. The illegal forced labor live in them scared to look at anyone or say a word. There 3 story warehouse is full of stuff people watching trunk entrance and fences all around it. I know first handed and no one cared everyone in on it and I'm surprised I'm alive still. That Fred Roger School is fishy to next door to Life Springs shelter. There's witchcraft to. Forcing depression and phyic drugs to use being crazy to steal kids etc. Threatening to kill your whole family and people missing.
@@odnalro40 what are the signs to look out for?
@Bachekhoda ruclips.net/video/TQFQqU3O9GM/видео.htmlsi=HsBDRDYErLFf0Med
Amazingly strong woman, Her courage deserves not only admiration but the highest commendation, she transforms her pain into power and her scars into stories of survival. Wishing you all the best Karla
Agree ♥️
Wow, this person is an absolute rock star. I am so amazed at all that she has accomplished. Not just surviving so much...but thriving and making the world a better place. Incredible.
We live in a Sick World.....
Not wrong
The world is what it is, people are sick.
💯
@themarekch all We can do is Sit Back and Watch the Show....
We do
Karla, I just wanted to say I am so proud of you. As a case manager and counselor, I understand what you say when you talk about boundaries and remembering that you can’t pour from an empty cup. You are a beautiful woman, and I would be honored to work along side you. Much love ❤
This episode of Soft White Underbelly is the first one that I have watched from start to finish. Karla's story is so compelling. She is my new hero.
I took me 9 tries to watch this video. I could only last 5-10 minutes at a time. Karla none of this was your fault. I'm at a loss for words. Thank you for bravely sharing your horrific story. ❤
She is BLESSED.... Her story of survival is amazing!!!!! She should write a book, her story will heal many! I haven't gone through anything she mentioned and I healed based off of her humility!!!!!
Blessed? After all she went through?
this was one of the best interviews i’ve watched. she’s so well spoken and strong. it made me cry when she said she wears her hair red for that little girl.
I was so happy to hear that your boy is well and successful. Your husband raised your children and he deserves acknowledgment. I wish you the best
@thegoodgreekgirl2190 yep it's a sad but good story to hear and makes you be thankful 🙏 if you haven't had to deal with this.
Oh my Karla, you are such a hero. Your journey is such an eye opener and I am balling, however, so rough but so emotionally inspiring to others who are hiding their abuse from being in the open. This is God’s plan for you, you are an instrument to save others who are trapped. Prayers for you Karla. You are beautiful in and beautiful out!
I tell people daily, be grateful for all you have, there are people who suffer in ways that we can never fathom. God bless her
We are allowed to have our feelings too
Oh my. That interview elicited a powerful emotional response in me. My eyes are wet and my stomach is in knots. I’m disgusted by the way humans can be so utterly cold and cruel especially ta a child. I applaud your bravery and determination to endure and overcome what you were put through. And mark always says that love is the answer. I hope you continue to find it and the scars fade. You are an amazing person
Same!
The constant smuggling of kids over the border into sex trafficing has to stop. Hopefully closing the border in a few months will alleviate the issue. Joe Biden is completely at fault for opening the border day one (not political - just reality)..
It's absolutely mind blowing how exactly alike almost every trafficker is. This story sounds much like my own. I needed to hear "people in these situations always think that they are the ones making the choice to live like this, but they are not." Thank you for sharing. I, too, have spoken out and presented my story to a few facilities here in Iowa. We made it, and we lived to tell about it. You're so strong.
Thank you for speaking out 🙏🏾
This is so important. It should be a required watch in some places. I hope a many people who need to hear this story do. Thank you for sharing.
The world needs more people like you…. Karla, you are making the world a better place. ❤
I’m so very sorry you went through more than any human should, but giving back and helping others that are going through similar issues is a amazing gift you’re giving back to the world. 🩵
Honestly. Based on that interview... I don't think so. On both account. Cheers
Did u not hear the part where she abandoned her kids and was bottom B to a maniac pimp?....
@goergeskaplan2910 She doesn't need some loser troll's approval, George. You're the kind of guy that probably kicks a homeless man in the gutter because of his "choices".
From such a tragic life, and horrifying situations, to turn it all around and help so many, in so many ways is truly amazing. Keep at it
Man no matter how many of these I watch, I will never comprehend the fact that a grown man would willingly sleep with a child. Like fuck bro
@@somesomesomesomereason5055 some absolutely nut jobs in the world
Seriously! I agree man!
its rape. its about control, nothing else. theyre sick.
@@vkskms its not "just control and nothing else", cause then they could just kick instead of poking kids aggressively with their dck. So, what it also is imo, is selfish horniness and THAT is what they should but can not control
Don't go to Afghanistan then. A good buddy of mine is permanently messed up trying to cope with NOT being able to do anything about what he saw over there when he was deployed. Just google Bacha bazi
What a heartbreaking story. Karla is so insightful. I wish her the best in life.
I am so proud of you, Karla. To be able to come so far is amazing. God bless you and the work you do.
Karla!!! Omgoodness I was scrolling through my RUclips and I follow these stories. I had to do a double take when I saw your story on here. I just want to say thank you so much for all you have done. Because of your yes and amen and the others at Mercy Gate I am 2 years clean and I got to spend my first thanksgiving in 3 years with my kids. I cannot wait to see all the lives you impact with your story. I know you've already impacted so many just in my life alone. Well done faithful servant. Love you so much!!
Well done to you too, on your sobriety! You should be very proud of yourself and I am also proud of you. As a person who has had addiction issues in the past I know how hard it can be - even though I was a functioning addict for the most part.
This lady has such a pure heart and it makes me sad that she suffered so much abuse and exploitation since childhood. This interview is heart-wrenching, but she is amazingly strong.
Imagine had she been nurtured instead!!!
@@jimicunningableimagine had she not left her husband and children for a pimp or the red hair girl behind without calling anyone. Yes very god heart
Wow you got sold! What a gullible pathetic chump simp you are! She openly admitted she robbed music artists and for no reason, you support and feel bad for a their and whore hooker??? Wow you’re a low life scumbag! YES YOU!
"A pure heart"? You sure you've watched the video above, not another one?... "Pure" might not be the word that comes to mind in Karla's story and some life choices she made. And I got a feeling her husband and 3 children may not share you point of view on the matter either. Cheers
@ your comment makes me happyy because i thought i was the only one seeing this. While i don't think she's evil she definitely played her part and the real victims here are her husband and especially her children. Who she did even worse things to than her mother did to her.
Thank you Karla, you are amazing. Don't give up, the world needs you, but remember if you are not well you can't help either so it's important to have boundaries. I'm so proud of you!
Karla thank you for sharing your story. I cried through all of this. For everytime someone failed you to seeing all your strength and accomplishments. Right down to your pure honesty at the end. I wish you nothing but love
"I've now become the woman who would have protected me as a child".
I've become that woman too. I owed that to myself after years of verbal & emotional abuse. When the world around fails us, we need to stand up for ourselves and fight to be happy, 'cause we deserve it despite what other people told us in the past.
Thank you so much for sharing your story and for helping other vulnerable people to get out of their horrible situations ❤
I love that she practicing what she preaches. This is amazing. She's helping people not to have to go through what she went through.
You mean robbing a music artist that did nothing wrong? Classic tell us more about your morals H Manning? Tell us how you sympathize with a whore! Theif and scumbag!
have u ever been fucked in the ass
@@jayvonjayvon6147 bruhh....i was askin myself the same thing..
Karla - Your story is incredible. Your strength is unbelievably courageous.....what a gift you are to the many who need your assistance.
I’m almost speechless. Wow. What an inspiration. An absolutely amazing testimony of perseverance and resilience against evil. She is an incredibly articulate and engaging speaker. What a champion.
You are so brave Karla. Don't allow people who have never walked in your shoes judge you and it's OK to fall apart, breakdown, but don't live there, get back up and dust yourself off. I believe in you. You've come a long way. You have got this ❤
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Literally sobbing… aside from all my medical conditions, I can truly say I’ve had an amazing life. In every aspect. My heart goes out for you and all the women out there that are going through something like this. Women like Carla will ALWAYS be in my prayers. Carla, I AM PROUD of you.
Karla, you may never see this, but you are an incredibly strong and overall good person with an amazing soul and heart. Anyone who even remotely says you're a bad person is just projecting. You are an inspiration.
Her story was so hard to hear. I have a daughter and I just want to hug her. She is so strong and I’m glad she is able to help others.
30:10 talking about what she’s doing now gave me chills. What an incredible woman.
Hi Mark. It would be wonderful if Karla could come work with you in some capacity. What a treasure she is in helping others and her experience alone could help so many that you've interviewed. Maybe she could fly out once a month and spend a week each time. I don't know, but she seems like the perfect person to have on your team. Much love to both of you!!
Fantastic idea!!
I agree. Loving this woman I’m only 14 mins through it so far.
Mark doesn't respond to any of these questions
Uhhh I wouldn’t trust him
@@hmcmullet2263That’s not true, he has responded when he feels it is necessary.
Karla, I'm so proud that you can finally view your past self with love, compassion, and understanding. That’s a significant milestone in the healing process. You are deserving of love ❤️ Thank you so much for sharing your story with us and helping us understand the impact of human trafficking and trauma, so we can work to prevent it❤️
Prayers for Karla and her Ministry: What a true blessing she is now.
When I was a child, similar things happened and the part where she revealed the behaviours at school hit me hard. People are so cruel and I remember being bullied as well. Now that I'm older and have broken the cycles of generational trauma I always remind myself. You have no idea what others have been through and they don't know the scars underneath my own big and helpful eyes. Thank you for sharing this. You are not alone.
have u ever been fucked in the ass
Big hugs ..sorry that happened to you
Mark, thank you for what you do. Im a recovering addict from Baltimore and its insane how many women just like her i met and knew and heard stories from, its important for “normal” society to know and understand what happens every single day under everyones noses. The fact you have a platform that you use to spread people’s stories is just amazing.
When I was on the street using I met SO many women who thought it was normal to sell their bodies. Never once did I resort to that because I was taught to steal instead and I luckily had a man who would sell his own ass before he ever let me sell mine to get us high. But I've met women whose supposedly loving partners wait while they service ppl and then get high with that money. It honestly blew my mind.
what a heartbreaking story, thank you for being so open and honest
I have never been more touched by an interview on this channel. You are an angel! I am so proud of you for fighting for the voiceless. God bless you 🩷
The amount of time I shouted at the screen, because every adult in your life failed or abused you Karla. I'm so so sorry you had to go through this. You deserve all the healing in this world. You were a child and should have been protected. I truly hope you can find peace. As someone suffering from complex PTSD myself I know that is not easy. I just want to wrap you in a warm, comforting hug, only if you'd like that of course.
Yes like where was cps when she was getting arrested at such a young age. Why didn't her aunt try to get her back when she knew she was struggling. It's sad that so many ppl failed her!
YES!!!! I am angry about the adults in her life and wonder where they are today and if they are at all remorseful!!!! What horrible people!!!
Thank you Karla for sharing your story. It was a hard one to watch (I cried through the whole thing with you), yet so powerful…
Thanks for making it out alive, for bringing justice to that monster, for breaking the cycle, and for being the role model that you are. You can be so so proud of yourself ❤️
Karla you are so brave. I had to stop this a few times and cry. You are doing what all of us should be doing, advocating for children and showing people what love is. This is literally the definition of “I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.” So glad you were able to share your story here. Hope you start sharing things on your channel.
Karla, I just want to know that you are loved and seen. In the darkest parts of your life you have found your super power and you have become your greatest love story - a testament to who you are and always were. Thank you for sharing your story and being an advocate for all of the people who are victims of human trafficking ❤
Wow at 35 min it was so hard to watch. Seeing that some people feel so unloved that they will do absolutely anything to feel loved. Karla you are here for a reason and you’re using your trauma to help others who are lost. Thank you for sharing your story and may you be blessed.
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Just WOW!!! You are a hero and thank you for your fight against this horrible injustice against both women and men. Thank you!!!!!!!!!!
Karla, you’re an amazing woman. To have survived all of that and lived to tell about it. You’re a smart woman and you now know that the love for yourself matters the most. Keep going. Just breathe. Things will only get better ♥️
I was also abused but not trafficked. I was sexually abused for about 3-4 years by a Sunday school teacher (male). What I learned later was to focus on my future and not on looking backwards. Looking backwards is only a lesson in frustration because you can do nothing about it. Yesterday is gone. There is only right now and hopefully tomorrow. You're out there doing it Karla! Thank you for sharing your heart and life. I'm praying that God protects and blesses you the rest of the way.
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I am so sorry for what happen. May the Lord heal you
You were so strong
Just like the lord didn’t do for you? Sounds like this Jesus guy is pretty bad at defending his people
Focusing on your future and not looking backward. Yesterday is gone! I love that!! Thank you for sharing!!
I'm thankful Jesus loves you bro. He will help us
I have been watching Mark’s channel since he first started and have never commented on a video although there have been so many that have touched me deeply. I have the utmost respect and admiration for the incredibly profound videos that Mark produces and shares to the world. Karla’s story and her courage are by far the most inspiring and transformative on this channel. Thank you Mark for your dedication to your work and thank you Karla for being a shining light in this sometimes harsh and cold world. May God continue to bless you both.
I swear! My first time commenting EVER! She's an amazing woman!
The amount of love I feel for this woman is so deep. You did it.
Yes, it makes you realize how much you can care about a stranger, a human being. Because we are all connected thru our experiences and trauma. A quote I read awhile ago.. "knowing who we are at the deepest and most profound levels of our being and building our lives upon that foundation. We're all just walking each other home. We need each other."
I’m a quiet viewer, always watching your uploads for the past couple years with no engagement but this one made me want to comment just how amazingly powerful her testimony is. I am moved. Thank you for sharing Karla. As a mother with 4 daughters, this is highly educational and encourages me to protect my children at all costs. Thank you Karla and Mark.
I just wanna give her such a big hug. She didn't deserve this. She seems so sweet and kind. I hope she's healing now.
Me too Big Hugs for Beautiful Soul Karla
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Sending so much love and positivity to your sweet soul!! As a psych RN this is really valuable information. I remember when a patient told me “you don’t know what backpage is?” When she told me I couldn’t get it out of my mind. By sharing this you are educating those of us that might not otherwise be exposed to these situations. Thank you!! ❤❤❤
Are you saying that you work in a psych ward at a hospital and they do not train you on this type of issue?
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They absolutely did NOT!
@@nicolewright5342 Wow, that is so troubling to hear.
By the way I didn’t ask my question to insult you. I was sincerely interested in in knowing. My heart breaks that with such a massive problem in this world, this isn’t something. That is taught to health professionals.
You’re lovely to listen to this testimony to learn more.
I hope policies change and people get the necessary training.
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Took no offense at all. I was grateful to be educated by this patient and by this video. I felt a bit shameful that I wasn’t more aware. No offense to men but if it was a largely male problem there would probably be more resources available to help this matter. I felt good that we contacted all available resources for her and secured a safe place for her but after I thought about it for so many nights and started watching videos to educate myself about this, I realized that we really couldn’t give her everything needed to get out of this way of living. She came back a couple other times worse than she was when I first met her. Then we heard of her passing. I will always remember her
@@nicolewright5342 Oh, that is absolutely heartbreaking 😪
it all starts at home! Karla you were never to blame and I am glad you have found paths that are so much healthier. None of us are perfect, thank you for that reminder. It is a process and you have learned the hardest lesson. Change doesn't happen until we are truly ready. Healthy boundaries are something most of us are not taught. Thank you.
Your life is so real for many children and I really am so proud you told your story! God can heal your broken story and your courage is so amazing! So brave!
I am in tears watching this. Karla, you are an amazing and a resilient soul! God bless you!
Wow. What a story. This was one of the most incredible survivor stories I have ever heard. Thank you Karla. ❤ I am so happy for you and your family.
What a lifestyle change and i have to say what a great husband and Father who ultimately showed you all the love you needed. a very lucky escape. Enjoy the rest of your life as a wonderful mother and teacher. ❤
Her testimony is so powerful. I’m so glad you recovered & was able to give your kids the love & support they need from their momma. You are such a powerful woman, you are such an inspiration to many!! Our stories are similar & I am now having my first baby & I’ve been clean a year & 6 months. Thank you for sharing. You are giving back to the community 💝
What a beautiful soul. Thank you for sharing your story. Shame on those who failed you, kudos to your warrior spirit for overcoming, and bravo for embarking on the journey of selflessly helping others. I hope you find the support you need to continue your work whilst you continue to heal. You are an inspiration.
Wow, your story almost brings me to tears. I’m so sorry you’ve had to go through that. Thank you to share your story. No woman deserves that.
I used to work for the ministry of children and I dealt with a lot of kids who predators in their lives. I have seen the damage of not being loved at young age. I eventually hit burn out, and took a 3 week break to a cabin, with just my dog. I wouldn't answer the phone for 2 weeks and at the end I realized that I was done. I have a lot of respect for people who go from victim to teacher
Thank you for the service you put in!
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I think that choice you made was for the best; bravo for pulling out when you realized the time had come. I've no doubt you made a difference for many in your years of service.
Thank you for sharing your story so honestly. It’s clear you’ve faced unimaginable challenges and have worked hard to confront your past and grow from it. It’s admirable that you’re using your experiences to try and help others. Your children are lucky to have a mother who is so determined to do her best for them. Wishing you all the strength and peace you deserve as you continue on your journey
Karla - you are the embodiment of grace, your survival story blesses every vulnerable person, thank you for all you do. Adding you & your ministry to my prayers
Wow! This has been one of the most riveting stories on this channel! What an amazing woman you are, Karla! The way you've turned your life around to help others is beyond admirable! Real love, Karla, is self-love, and you have come so far! Thank you for sharing your story and for the courage to keep going. Good luck with your future and healing.
Ouch, this story just hit me square in the throat and chest. I coukdnt stop crying. Iam speechless at her story
Wishing her the best always
Omg same. I just got to the part where her son told her his butt hurt 😭 it hit me hard. God wtf is wrong with people?? Why??
Karla, I really hope you get comfort and healing knowing what you've been through was such a nightmare and that you came out so strong. I really hope that you receive many blessings in life. Thank you for sharing.