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jferguson

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Hi. My name is James and I am 44 years old. I am here because I get very lonely at times and I want to share my story and concerns. I have an OK social life. I go ballroom dancing with my friends every week and hang out; but I don't have a special person in my life.

I was raised very sheltered by my mother; and I married the first girl I became involved with. That was a mistake. That lasted 6 years until I was 31. Since then I have had a total of only two relationship that lasted a grand total of less than 1 year combined.

At one time I was without a woman for 7 years. Then I had an off-on relationship for 5 months, and several interests after that but no girlfriend. Then I had a Japanese girlfriend for 2 months but the communication issues and life interests killed that relationship.

As much as I enjoy being in a relationship, I feel like I'm going to live the rest of my life alone or with these less-than-ideal relationships.

I am professionally successful. I own two houses, two cars and all my bills are paid. Everyone says I should have no problem having a girlfriend.

The problem is the people I meet are either too young or too old with issues that I can't handle.

It has come to a point that I am so lonely and need a woman's touch that I have started visiting Asian Massage parlors. I enjoy caressing and being caressed by a woman and have found one place in particular where a lady treats me just right.

I am not after sex, so that is not the issue. But I've run into an even more consuming problem. I know she is doing her 'job' and at first I thought she liked me more than just a customer. I don't think that is the case anymore so that is fine, but I have read up on these places and they are not only 'illegal' in some of the things they offer, but they also employ people who are being held against their will in this country.

So now I am worried about this girl thinking she can't do anything other than work here since she may be part of a sex trafficking trade.

My concerns aside, I am worried about her and how I can help her. If I don't I'll feel miserable. I want to tell her that if she wants to leave I can help her, but I'm not sure this is a good idea in any way. I'm willing purchase airline tickets (non-monetary refundable items) to help her.

I feel like I'm trying to 'fix' things but I do have a genuine concern here. Part of me says don't get involved and part of me says do something to help another person.

I'll still be lonely in the end but at least I would have helped someone in a really bad situation.
 
Welcome! :)
You sound like you are in a good position to help a lot of people, I think there are organizations that do just what you want to do for her. Maybe contact one of those and see what advice they have to offer.
 
Hi Lilianna,

Do you have any suggestions as far as organizations? I don't want her to be jailed so I'm hesitant in calling the local PD.

The ones I have found online are not here in the USA. Maybe I didn't look hard enough, but could use a suggestion if you have any.

Thanks!
 
Yes, I would contact Amnesty International. And I think it's wonderful of you to want to help her!
 
OK I'll try Amnesty International but I'm afraid as big as they are these small local issues won't get addressed. I really want to talk to her but fear that we may be "monitored" at the facility and she would get in trouble. I would like to know truthfully if she is there by choice or against her will. She doesn't speak English well so its hard to communicate and/or verify she understands. She told me she works there everyday. Typical of what I have heard of a person in this industry who's being held against their will.

Thank you for your kind words. I care for people and especially those who are cornered against their will.
 
Hello James, welcome :)
Maybe try to invite her for dinner at a restaurant and have a translator with you? I don't know much about organisation in the US, but in France there's always an organisation or a local charity that helps immigrants and knows about their rights, etc. so maybe there's something equivalent where you are?
 
I gave her my number (and invited her to meet for dinner only) but I'm afraid she got the wrong message as a result AND/OR she is not allowed to call anyone in fear that her employers will hurt her or her family or some other negative effect on her.

I have read that the workers in these types of businesses can not leave to go anywhere. They live somewhere and go to work, and then go back home to eat/sleep. Somtimes they are allowed to go visit family and in many cases they are moved from state to state. I do not want to see her go somewhere else and I won't be able to help her.

Thank you for your reply.

icarus said:
Hello James, welcome :)
Maybe try to invite her for dinner at a restaurant and have a translator with you? I don't know much about organisation in the US, but in France there's always an organisation or a local charity that helps immigrants and knows about their rights, etc. so maybe there's something equivalent where you are?
 
Hi James, first of all, I think you are so great to want to help this girl. I'm not sure if it will help, but perhaps you can try asking a psychologist/counsellor/someone who works at a women's shelter for advice? They might know how you can approach the topic with her in a more concealed way or even know of someone who specialises in this particular issue.

To be honest, you might have to try a few times before someone is willing to help. Most people are not too keen on getting involved in these kinds of situations due to the danger they may present.

Wishing you luck!
 

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