Trafficking in America: Mary McDowell's Story

Mary McDowell is a survivor of human trafficking. This is her story.

The National Human Trafficking Hotline is 1-888-373-7888. Call to connect with anti-trafficking services in your area, to report a tip, for training and assistance, general information, or specific anti-trafficking resources.

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[investigacaoeleitv]

I am an attorney and a human trafficking victim advocate and I cried listening to you . I am so proud you chose to make difference helping victims of human trafficking. Welcome to my world.

[snoopingus]

Thank God you were rescued! You are one brave soul....I pray for your strength and healing....

[marisolsilva]

At the beginning, Mary said "my trafficking started at home". She said that twice, and to me it doesn't mean it started on her phone or computer, but that her awful experience could happen because of the attention and care she didn't get. The trafficker identified that feeling, that deep human desire for connection, and preyed on it - in fact, he didn't even asked her to do nothing but chat, and for a long time! So the message she gave by the end, to always listen and keep the door open to our children, is so, so, so important! The great artist Jewel said that attention is the most sincere form of devotion. Love is a feeling; attention is the feeling in motion. Don't say "I love my kids": prove it by paying attention to them. That's the best thing we can do to protect them from these monsters. Thank you Mary for your story and for your powerful message.

[drpngems]

Powerful. Thank you for speaking out. This is so incredibly important

[martaaltheide]

My friend Irma M. was kidnapped leaving work one afternoon. My sister picked me up, we offered her a ride home, she refused bc it was far out of our way. Worst decision. She was driven to Mexico to the red light district. She worked as call girl by being threatened with death. One day an American man, realized
she was American and she confided in him, and he never used her, told her to wait for him by the exit door. She did. He rescued her. It was 2 very long years but that man was an angel among us.

[fish]

What a powerful woman you are. Thank you for your courage and honesty and candour.

[pixielove]

I think schools need to educate kids about human trafficking and have them watch these videos. These will always remind young ladies what predators are out there to be more aware of their surroundings, watch out whi you hang out with.

[GlitterStar-zo]

I was taken at gunpoint put in the back in semi trailer was told they were going to sell me in the deepest part of Mexico. There was a $20, 00 price tag on my head. I escaped .this was 30 + years ago and im still afraid they will come back and find me. Theres a movie called Cage its a true story about this same topic. Its hard to live like this wondering if the next person you meet is a human trafficking 😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢

[ankejacobs]

You are amazing, they should show this in high school- for girls AND boys.

[tommybgunn]

Hallelujah praise God that you got saved and now you’re an advocate we need people like you and bless you

[GelPrint-FL]

This isn't just a traffick story but also a guardian angel story. Give this video a like. Many are afraid to listen to trafficking stories. Still give it a like because youtube will not promote it as much, unless we all support her brave story.

[cathywithac]

My big takeaway from this is for parents to learn to be attentive to the needs of their children. Middle shool and high school years are challenging. Let your kids know that you love them and they matter to you otherwise they may seek attention from the wrong people. I really appreciate Mary's story and I'm glad she emerged from this with a purpose to do something to help others in the same situation. You rock, Mary!

[dominiquegio]

The woman in the Laundromat was an angel... And so are you. Turning this awful situation around and using it to advocate for and help others is incredible. Thank you. You are so strong ❤️

[donnahopper]

Mary, you are the STRONGEST woman I've ever witnessed. Your courage is inspiring, beautiful and brave!!

[donnaturpin]

An honest example of how important parents need to be all up in their childrens lives. God bless this young lady!

[kgrace]

Appalled that federal charges didn’t get him without her pressing charges. This is insanity.

[HaveFaith_]

I’ve been binge watching this channel & once I got to the Trafficking stories my heart & stomach dropped! I kept passing up the videos because I am a rape & dv Survivor 💜. Hi my name is Sara. From 5 to 11 years old I was groomed, raped, tortured, sold, & brainwashed by my uncle. He programmed me to be his little ‘princess’ or ‘kitten’. I learned to disassociate when horrible things were happening to me. I still have chunks of memories missing & get flashbacks. Certain things, smells, or even sounds make me want to go into fight or flight mode. I have CPTSD, anxiety, flashbacks, & OCD. It has taken me along time to somewhat heal. The trauma I endured will always be with me. I can finally say it was NOT my fault, I did not deserve it, I didn’t ask for it, & I love myself. I used to have so much anger & hatred in my heart. I didn’t get any type of justice all because of the people my uncle knew. It was like what happened to me didn’t happen. There was no ‘proof’ even though I remember being recorded 😢. I am glad I decided to watch these videos because these women are absolutely AMAZING, BRAVE, STRONG, & SURVIVORS! Y’all are enough & deserve so much better. Thank you for telling your stories! I promise you it will help so many people. I tell my story to help others & let them know they’re not alone. Sending you so much love & prayers !!

[christinalarue-grijalva]

I'm a survivor of human trafficking, I thank Jesus every day for taking me from my abusers. Thank you for sharing your story.

[so]

Thank you for letting us know of what to look out for the human trafficking people!

[OMA-]

You're not a victim anymore. YOU ARE A SURVIVOR! I am as well. My story was different but I saw the biggest part of the trade. Dead or alive human trafficking.