'So, all I had was my body ... and that was sellable'

HARROWING Homelessness

- BY EOIN SHORTISS and DARRAGH MURPHY

AN IRISH woman has called for more support for young women struggling on the streets as she recalls being left with “black eyes” and broken bones after being forced into sex work.

The woman, who wishes to be referred simply as Angela, turned to prostitution during the homelessness crisis in Cork city.

She said she was “lucky to escape” after some experiences with men and she has been left with significant trauma.