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Living Forward: Watch Jillian Bullock's Amazing Story About Life After Teen Prostitution And Be Inspired (VIDEO)

It's safe to say the odds were against Jillian Bullock from the beginning. By age 15, the Philadelphia native was already a murder witness, rape survivor and homeless teenager, having been kicked out of her home after an incident with her abusive stepfather. Hitting rock bottom, she turned to prostitution to keep a roof over her head.

But what happened next may surprise — and inspire — you. In this episode of Living Forward, we sit down with Jillian, now 51, to learn how she found the strength to persevere, and how she's helping others to do the same.

Living Forward is a video series brought to you by Live Better America. Join us as we highlight 24 hours in the lives of people who have used the wisdom of their experiences to bring meaning to their lives and value to those around them.

 
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04:26 PM on 03/21/2013
God for her! That's a good message to take steps not to be victimized again.
With regards to all the negative comments, it's been my observation that the guys who denigrate women who have to turn to prostitution to survive are the first ones in line to screw or molest a young girl if they get the chance. total hypocrites.
03:40 PM on 03/21/2013
I am thinking of all the johns who had sex with her who would have been jailed for life had they gotten caught having sex with her.
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heldt666
Come on, it's not far.
01:46 PM on 03/21/2013
Why didn't she just join the Bolshoi ballet company?
They already have a program in place.
10:59 AM on 03/21/2013
It's sad that people can hide behind their computers and feel free to hurl negativity and bullying attitudes without a care. If their full name and address was available there is no way this would happen. Treat others the way you want to be treated; with respect.
11:48 AM on 03/21/2013
Oh Well !
10:35 AM on 03/21/2013
Prostitute for blind customers, look at her, with all the free Obama money, no need to work at all.
11:07 AM on 03/21/2013
It is a drop in the bucket to what the 1%ers take along with the energy companies. On top of that thay stash their money in off shore accounts. Do you really think the young lady stashes her money in the Cayman Islands ????
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11:44 AM on 03/21/2013
How sad are you?
09:07 AM on 03/21/2013
What an amazing story about Jillian. She overcame great obstacles in the midst of adversity in her life. I am not sure I would have been able to do the same. Her emotional and mental capacity to do what she did is a testimony to us all.
08:59 AM on 03/21/2013
Congrats to her for overcoming her failures in life. Even more Congrats to all those people in the world that didn't turn to prostitution to survive their very difficult lives. Too bad they aren't considered a success story!
10:55 AM on 03/21/2013
She didn't mention a single failure in the story. And she is better than your judgement. Congrats to her and anyone who deserves it.
07:00 PM on 03/21/2013
Except the mention of her life in prostitution.Unless you don't consider that a failure. And no she is not better than me or my judgement or anyone elses that took the hard road without all the "excuses".
08:48 AM on 03/21/2013
mother kicked her out but let her back home later ?
07:42 AM on 03/21/2013
dex, you should never judge a person until you have walked in their shoes. Jillian had the strength and fortitude to pick her self up and take steps to get her life on track, and is an inspiration to anyone who is going through hell and is trying to get out.
07:24 AM on 03/21/2013
The easy way out. B/S!
08:25 AM on 03/21/2013
You have no concept, perhaps your clueless about life. People make choices some choices people regret to judge someone based on what you think not what you know is foolish.
08:54 AM on 03/21/2013
Yes. You can be a prostitute and then a success. A good inspiration. Not
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07:17 AM on 03/21/2013
OIC the first time things get a bit rough you turn to lawlessness and become a hooker...crap I'd be in jail for all the times I have had it rough..
07:54 AM on 03/21/2013
everyone is not like you. People deal with trama in different ways. A person living on the streets will do anything. I guess you have been homeless and was raped, Did you just brush if off. .
10:02 PM on 03/19/2013
You're an amazing inspiration, Jillian! Thanks for sharing your story. It means a lot to a lot of us.

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