She was never kidnapped. She wasn’t locked in a basement. The door to her family’s home in New Haven was always open. So how did a 19-year-old girl from a supportive household end up spending more than two decades in sex trafficking? In this episode of Say More with NBC Connecticut, Monica shares her harrowing journey as a survivor who says her path into “the life” didn’t begin with force — but with addiction. She also talks about resources available in our state for people in similar situations.
If you or someone you know may be experiencing trafficking, confidential help is available 24/7 through the National Human Trafficking Hotline at 1-888-373-7888 or by texting BEFREE (233733).
