There is no “fair trade” stamp for pornographic content—pornography consumers have no way of knowing if sexual acts they are viewing are consensual. There is no enforceable measure for “ethical production”. Even if it’s something that looks consensual or caring, there’s no guarantee that force, fraud, or coercion wasn’t involved. Whether it’s Pornhub, any of the other porn companies owned by MindGeek, or other companies that create, host, or purvey pornographic content—there is just simply no telling whether content features exclusively consensual acts—and was shared online with entirely unforced consent.

REST has been closely monitoring guidance from the Center for Disease Control (CDC) and King County Public Health regarding novel coronavirus (COVID-19). We are deeply committed to the wellbeing of our clients, staff, volunteers, and our broader community.

Wendy took her first hit of crack cocaine when she was 13. Her mother provided it. She was immediately addicted. She turned to selling sex as both a means of survival (when her mother was off battling her own addiction) and to support her new-found drug habit.

This survivor-author chose to share about some of the events and circumstances she endured throughout her younger years.

Here are five short letters from participants at our Pathways Services Center—here is what they want you to know. #LettersFromSurvivors