i know that this is ridiculous. i never was never meant to be a ho. >> today brenda devotes her time to helping women make the same choice as she did, to leave the life. >> give me a hug. >> her goal, make a human connection and give women hope that there is a real way out. >> give me a real hug. that was a safe hug. >> so that next time, the women with thrown a lifeline, they just might take it. >> thank you for talking to me. >> if i take prostitution away from you, i have to offer you everything in place of that. and when i say everything, i'm talking about a place to stay, food, clothing, all of your basic human needs have to be met. they need to feel safe. relax, okay, sweetie. don't be nervous. >> can i just ask you, are you