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Originally Posted by blossom  If they have been in "the life" for a long time, it is highly unlikely that any questions you throw at them will make a difference. They have probably been in the care of social workers at some point in the past who have tried to help them leave, but have returned because it's all they know and they are, in a strange way "in love" or what is their version of love with their pimp who even though he probably beats them up regularly and makes them feel worthless, is still the closest thing to a "daddy" they have ever had. Sad but true in some cases. |
Trying to "help" them leave often increases their sense of shame, which makes it even harder to leave.
As I said to cylon, we're not trying to "persuade". We just listen and accept. When others, especially "conscious" people, accept them as they are, they often begin to accept themselves. Then the growth "just happens". Nothing needs to be forced.
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Originally Posted by blossom You might, alternatively, seek out social workers who work with prostitutes and this would be a much safer alternative for you and the prostitute...you're not the only one who would get a beating if the pimp found out! |
This is good advice. The social workers won't be part of our dialogs, but at least they can give us advice about whom to talk to, where, when, etc.
Thanks, blossom.
