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"I was deceived and taken away from my home, promised a better life, only to be trapped and treated like a commodity."

The Deception of a Better Life

"I was deceived and taken away from my home, promised a better life, only to be trapped and treated like a commodity."

I was lured away with false promises—told I would have a good job and a chance to build a better life. But after I left, everything changed. I found myself in a nightmare where I am trapped, controlled, and exploited in ways I never could have imagined.

They took away my documents, my freedom, and all my choices, leaving me in a state of constant uncertainty.

• How did I let myself believe in those empty promises?

• Is there any way out of this nightmare?

Every day is filled with fear and anxiety about my legal standing. I am forced to work in dangerous and degrading conditions, and the thought of escaping feels impossible.

The walls close in on me, and I feel suffocated by the reality of my situation. It’s hard to comprehend how quickly everything I once had was taken from me, leaving me feeling powerless.

The Stripping of Dignity

"I suffer physical abuse. I’ve been stripped of my dignity and made to feel like I was nothing, like I have no value other than what can be taken from me."

The physical and emotional abuse I endure is relentless. I am made to feel worthless, as though my only purpose is to serve others' needs while my own are ignored. The shame and guilt I carry are heavy burdens, even though I know I haven’t done anything wrong. It’s as if I’ve been erased, reduced to a mere shadow of my former self.

• How can I reclaim my dignity when every day feels like a battle?

• Is there anyone out there who understands my pain and can help me?

I live in a constant state of fear, worried about what will happen to me if I disobey or try to run away. The isolation is unbearable; I often feel invisible and trapped in a cycle that seems never-ending. I long for freedom, for the chance to reclaim my life, but the path feels shrouded in darkness.

If this sounds familiar, know that you are not alone. There are resources and people who understand the complexities of your situation and can help you find your way back to safety and reclaim your voice.

The journey of false promises, entrapment, and constant fear is a terrifying reality for many who have been deceived and stripped of their independence