Although I never physically or psychological abused any of the girls in my “stable,” I am considered a criminal. Under the direction of my pimp, I upheld the rules and maintained control. I ensured the girls were working and not sitting down in the club; I made sure the girls were not “out of pocket” […]
Unavoidable Destiny | The Reality of the “Bottom Girl” Part 2
Last week I wrote on the realities of the “bottom girl.” This person has been heavily manipulated to become the pimp’s right hand man. Will you stop for a second just to imagine the kind of manipulation that took place for anyone to be second to the pimp? Through all the physical and psychological torture, […]
Unavoidable Destiny | The Reality of the “Bottom Girl” Part I
Language, norms and roles are some of the basic elements of culture. The “life” or the “game” is the subculture of sex trafficking. Within this subculture, prostitution is one of the obvious norms and the language would not be understood by someone outside of this culture. Terms like wife-in-law, tricks or bottom girl/b***h are common […]
Unavoidable Destiny | Introducing Shamere McKenzie
Shamere McKenzie once believed her hopes of becoming an attorney were shattered. However, as the Policy Assistant at Shared Hope International she is now empowered to pick up the broken pieces and is determined to be an attorney. Have you ever had something fall from your hands and shatter to pieces? You loved this thing; […]