Surviving "The Life:" How I Overcame Sex Trafficking

Criminal or Victim? It can be hard to tell the difference in the dark world of sex trafficking. Julia Walsh fell prey to "The Life" during her freshman year of college. For years law enforcement, doctors, community members, and even Julia herself, failed to recognize that she was a victim. Professionals and community members missed many opportunities to intervene. As Julia opens your eyes to the heartbreaking realities of sex trafficking, she will also leave you with hope that every victim can become a survivor and conviction that each of us must play our part. In her heart-rending story, Julia opens up about the childhood experiences that made her vulnerable, the manipulation of her abusers, and the strength she found to survive and overcome. Readers will learn that sex trafficking is happening in our communities, but there is something each of us can do to help.