How I Survived Human Trafficking So Many Times | An Inspiring Story

Today on Unfiltered Stories, our guest is Dr. Katariina Rosenblatt’, a survivor of human trafficking. Katariina , who had a tragic childhood because of her abusive father, was a victim of various human trafficking traps throughout her life. She was able to survive human trafficking so many times by fighting for her freedom. She shares her inspiring story with us and how she never gave up.

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[kyliechapman]

You Tube's censorship policy is ridiculous....these stories need to be told in full ....not half words, not censored .
By not allowing these stories to be told in full without censorship is like abusing these victims again .
I hope there will be a real alternative to YT soon.

[miapdx]

Your story is *so* important because more girls are recruited by girls and women than by men. We need to teach our girls that other girls can be *treacherous.*

[donatacusano]

As a teacher, I am trained to recognize the signs of human trafficking and view documentaries such as yours in the effort to become even more educated and aware of this global criminal enterprise and its impact on our children. You are truly an inspiration and I thank you!

[atl]

As a young child, I was a SA victim, I was 5/6 I can’t quite recall my exact age. Then, when I was about 10/11, I had a friend who was my age as well, but she was VERY developed. I’m talking about a 10/11 year old with the body of a fully grown woman. I looked up to her, I was just getting out of my awkward kid phase, and one day, she told me she had a friend that wanted to meet me. She said she had older guy friends that gave her gifts. And me, still believing that the world was pink, was like 😮I like gifts 🎉
So I gave her my phone number. Back then it was a landline. So I pulled it as far away as I could to have some “privacy”😅 then I heard a males voice over the phone. He started saying “sweet things”. Then he said, I bet you’re more beautiful than “my friends name”. And I was like, oh no not anywhere near as pretty. And he insisted I was. Which was a huge lie 😅 I was the shortest in my class, super awkward, bullied all the time because everyone thought I was ugly and I agreed. Anywho, he said he wanted to meet me and that I should tell my parents I wanted to go to my friends house. The way he talked at this point was very “breathy” that’s the best way to describe it, and it really bothered me. I had heard that type of breathy voice before when I experienced my first SA. At that moment, alarms went off in my head, my body felt like it was going to collapse. And I had my first panic attack. My mom picked up the phone and was asking who was on the phone, by then they had put my friend on the phone. She made up a lie. The next day at school she had bruises. I never asked, and she never said anything about them. Then one day she never came back to school. I wonder about her sometimes. I’ve looked her up on Facebook and googled her name, but nothing. As an adult, this terrifies me, but it’s also made me very aware of every change my kids go through. They’re quite small still, but I’ve got a 6th sense about these things. I went to a church and there was this man with 2 small daughter and a son. He always scared me. I always felt something my was off with him. A year later, a case was opened where he was accused of SA of his own daughters. There have been other instances, but when I get that creep vibe, or I feel fear within me, I go momma bear mode. I am going to do everything within my power to save my kids from what I went through. I know I can’t avoid everything, but whatever I CAN control, I will. All for their well being.

[hilarywoods]

I was a teen runaway and I put myself through university. I was told that I was fat, ugly, stupid, good for nothing etc. But deep down I always knew it was a lie.
Thank you for sharing your story! And thank you for helping others!

[robyn]

I am 72 years old and I have escaped many situations I could have been taking advantage of. Bless you for telling your story.

[POLYLIVING]

The people commenting in this clearly do not comprehend. I’m mind boggled by the accusations of dishonesty. Good for you for sharing your story. Naive people need to hear these stories. I was a neglected teen runaway. I was lucky but I was surrounded by a lot of survivors

[starlight_]

Thanks for your story, glad u survived and to remind parents and guardians that children must be warned and protected from these predators, they are everywhere.

[quickdraw]

I was the only kid growing up that wasn't made a victim by the neighborhood old man. Looking back there were so many red flags and not a single parent around paid any attention to us kids. There were a dozen or so of us and when I was 25, a old friend just straight up told me most of them were hurt by him.

Her saying how strange it was this old guy was so nice and nobody questioned it is SO true. You need to look out for kids and just at least question things because nobody did for us, and nobody did for her. Please be vigilant and watch out for your kids. I hate this happened to her and I hate how it happened to the kids I grew up with.

[AnneLien]

Bless you Katariina. You're a powerful, beautiful woman. A survivor!

[Shan-ShanH]

This is what happens when children do not have their parents and their lives, or their parents are too busy and just don’t give a crap and aren’t around. I’m so sorry this happened to you.

[maryjogreen]

This is just so awful!! These men n women my goodness!!!! This is so disgusting!! Ty for having the courage to share your testimony!
So many groomers!! Please warn your children

[susanparker]

You poor girl, I can't imagine the strength it took for you to make the break from drugs & to get away from these horrible people, but I'm glad you did! God Bless you & bring you Peace ❤

[charelle]

Wow.... Her mom was busy but she wasnt giving up on her baby. What a powerful story. All those times God came thru💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾. This is sad that its happening so much im blessed to see this thanks for sharing.

[corrieoutswitch]

Wow, YOU ARE AN AMAZING WOMAN!
Everytime you feel shame I want you to remind yourself IT WASNT YOUR FAULT. ❤

[mariaoropeza]

This is so inspiring. Thank you for sharing your story. I am proud of you 💗

[tanyahale]

I have read your book. It is absolutely unforgettable. Thank you so much for having the courage to speak up, to share your story, and to give others hope.

[jportaMdza]

You heard from God, "I have a plan for you and this is not it!" That's amazing! Praise God..

[Moving_Forward]

Wow praise the Lord! Your mom is such a strong woman. And God was really with you. Wow young women are really so vulnerable. I just think how at 12/13 I was so eager for attention. As parents we must be strong for our kids and we really need to pray for intact families. Kids of broken families are so vulnerable to this.

[libertylovebryant]

YOU WERE A SMART YOUNG LADY AT YOUR AGE, GOOD FOR YOU