I was scrolling through websites advertising S services when I came across a familiar face. It was my little sister’s. I was shocked beyond belief. She was advertising herself for $240 a “shot” in Geylang, a red-light district in Singapore.
This was the last thing I expected to see. My little sister had always been a good girl. She was quiet, studious, and obedient. She was the model sibling and I had always been proud of her. But here she was, selling her body for money.
I was angry, sad, and confused all at the same time. I wanted to know why she was doing this. I wanted to know why she had to resort to prostitution for money. So I decided to confront her about it.
My sister broke down in tears when I asked her. She told me that she was desperate for money. She had been out of a job for months, and she had bills to pay. She had racked up so much debt that she had no other choice but to turn to prostitution.
I was heartbroken. I had always tried to provide her with everything she needed, but it was never enough. I was angry with myself for not being able to help her more. I wished I had noticed her financial situation earlier so I could have done something to prevent this.
My sister begged me not to tell anyone about her situation. She was embarrassed and ashamed, and she was scared of what people would think. I reluctantly agreed to keep her secret, but I told her that she had to stop. I promised her that I would do everything I could to help her get back on her feet.
I contacted debt consolidators and applied for financial aid on her behalf. I also helped her look for a job and eventually, she found one. She was able to pay off her debts and start anew.
It was a difficult time for both of us, but I was glad that I was able to help her out of her predicament. My sister is now doing well and I’m proud of her for overcoming such a difficult situation.
Seeing my little sister working in Geylang was one of the most shocking and heartbreaking experiences of my life. It taught me a valuable lesson: no matter how much we try to protect our loved ones, sometimes life can take them down unexpected paths. All we can do is be there for them and help them get back on the right track.