A young woman shared a deeply troubling account of her reality online, revealing that she had slept with multiple men in December to raise money. She explained that the first earnings went into buying a phone, while she was considering sleeping with more men just to afford a sewing machine to start a small business. Her post was not celebratory; it was reflective, heavy with regret, fear about her future, and concern over how these choices might affect her chances of marriage and stability.
Instead of compassion or guidance, another toxic comment surfaced: “Go girl, we are rooting for you.”
This response framed desperation as empowerment and applauded a situation rooted in survival, not choice. It trivialized her emotional distress and encouraged further self-harm under the guise of support. Praising harmful coping mechanisms does not uplift women; it normalizes exploitation and silences the need for real help, accountability, and safer paths to economic independence.
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