I was forced into sex work from 12-14. People at school know because the people who forced me into it were arrested and I went into foster care. Some people act like I’m dirty because of it and don’t wanna date me. Would you date someone who’s been through this?

Of course, as long as they were honest about it and we had a mutual attraction. I was a total shithead when I was young. I have many regrets about the way I treated people back then. I like to think that I have matured since then. At the very least, I have the ability to reflect on my behaviour, how terrible it was, and try to do better in the future.

Speaking for myself, I know that a large part of my behaviour was influenced by things like peer pressure and fear of damaging my reputation, even though I basically had none. I know that's not an excuse, but it might explain some of their behaviour as well. I expect many of these guys will deeply regret the things they've said and done as well, and the ones that don't aren't worth your time anyway.

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