Violet, a 25-year-old woman from London, grew up in a supportive and stable home with parents who provided her with a sense of security and love. She describes herself as "very lucky and privileged" and recalls a happy childhood. However, as she entered her teenage years, Violet began to struggle with mental health issues, which led her to turn to alcohol and drugs for comfort. These challenges affected her school life, prompting her to receive support from a mental health team. Violet created a Facebook account when she was 12 and soon began receiving messages from people online. One of these individuals was an older man who contacted her through BlackBerry Messenger when she was 13. At first, Violet thought the interaction was harmless. However, when the man invited her to meet him, she agreed to go along with a friend. When they arrived at the location, Violet found herself surrounded by multiple men, and her friend left immediately. Feeling trapped, Violet decided to wait for a taxi, unaware of the danger she was in. Following the incident, Violet was examined by the police, and swabs revealed the presence of multiple men's DNA inside her body. Despite her and her parents’ objections, she was placed into the care system for her protection. This marked a significant change from her previous stable life. Throughout her time in care, Violet continued to be groomed and abused by men, experiencing a traumatic and unstable environment. Violet’s story is featured in a BBC documentary titled "Britain’s Forgotten Girls," which highlights the experiences of other victims of sexual exploitation. Christine from Coventry was groomed by an older man through a group chat and endured abuse for over eight years. Annie from London was raped by three older boys at the age of 14, while Holly from Manchester was sexually assaulted from age 12 by men connected to a criminal drugs gang and forced to transport drugs. Today, Violet is in recovery and has been sober for over two years. She credits her family for their unwavering support and for helping her access the necessary care. She is now working in reproductive health and is in a stable relationship, looking forward to the future. Violet advocates for better education on sexual exploitation in schools and calls for authorities to do more to protect children. She emphasizes that sexual exploitation can affect anyone, regardless of class, gender, ethnicity, or religion.