Last week, Becky attended a meeting of our local anti-trafficking organization called U COUNT.
The main speaker looked familiar, but it didn’t click until “Jane” reminded Becky that I tutored her (via zoom) during Covid. Her story: as a young mother, she had been a trafficking victim for several years, INCLUDING the time I was tutoring her.
I was sad, but not really surprised, when I heard the story. Sad, because I hated knowing the horrible circumstances behind her struggles. Not surprised, because I know this happens right in front of our faces – even in a mostly prosperous place like northern Colorado.
Jane’s story isn’t unique. Neither is Fort Collins.
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PS – If you’re wondering how a bright, articulate young mother living in a normal looking apartment building in middle America could possibly be a victim of sex trafficking…you’re beginning to understand the insidious nature of this awful crime.