House of Horrors Survivor Jordan Turpin: I Want to "Make a Difference in the World" | PEOPLE

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In this exclusive interview with Jordan Turpin, the courageous House of Horrors survivor opens up about her life after escaping her abusive parents, how excited she is about living on her own, and how she hopes to help others in the future: "[I'm] taking what I went through and turning it around into something more positive where I can actually help others and make a difference in the world."

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All Comments (21)
  • I'm very happy for her, but also worried. Her lack of experience and her abusive household makes her more vulnerable to further abuse by new predators. I hope she's getting professional help, and also has good people around her.
  • @meganbay8933
    Her speech has improved sooooooo much. Way to go Jordan. So happy for you that your finaly living the life you deserve.
  • I hope someone is truly looking out for her, She's vulnerable to all kinds of weirdos
  • @brooke1639
    She says she wants to make a difference in the world.....she already has!! With her bravery and tenacity she freed all her siblings. Just being her is enough.
  • @happydays2183
    Totally valid that people are concerned about this young woman being vulnerable out in the world but, don't underestimate this brave woman. She took a risk into the unknown to save herself and her siblings. No one was coming to.save her, she did that herself. I hope she remains resilient and wise and goes from strength to strength. 🙏
  • She really has that It factor. She can go far with the right support system and management team.
  • What a sweet sweet soul. Gosh I want her to have the entire world. We must protect this Angel at all costs.....she endured pure hell 18 years of her life. Now she is truly free!!!
  • Please be careful Jordon, you are in the modeling world that has sexual and substances abuse. Be safe! I am happy for you. Stay strong.
  • @BookishDark
    She’s so sweet and I worry for her - people are so predatory and will take advantage of her lovely and innocent nature.
  • Despite all she's been thru, she's doing great at overcoming it. You can tell from her speech and struggles with her vocabulary she lacked interaction. She's an inspiration that your trauma doesn't define you.
  • @brie3679
    Considering the environment she grew up in it’s so incredible how independent she is. It’s hard to break the habit of living in filth when you’ve grown up in it. It’s hard to break the habit of spending your day alone inside when that’s all you’ve known. But she threw herself out into the world..and is just THRIVING.
  • Jordan is PROOF that you can go through some horrific stuff in your life but come out the other side and SURVIVE! 🥰❤️
  • @kayaye2967
    She is the definition of pure innocence mixed with a heart of gold
  • She's so innocent 😇 Prayers that she stays this way and is not tainted by the world we live in.🙏 She's a true survivor, through and through!
  • @BetteDavis19
    she has no reason to be so kind, yet here she is. someone please get all these kids some older completely loving and supportive people in their life to help them, mentors, they all deserve it no matter what age.
  • Jordan and her siblings need to be protected at all costs. This was the worst case of abuse I’ve ever heard in my entire life. Also, it’s weird that Hailey came to meet them but not Justin himself 🙄
  • @nitely2345
    After years of abuse I was left with a crippling low self esteem that makes it so I can’t wear anything pretty as I was always told I was ugly and worthless and to this day I struggle with that. To see this young lady go through something ten times worse and still hold her self value and know that she deserves to wear what she wants and dares to smile and enjoy now every moment to make up for those lost is… I have no words. This woman is strength personified and I hope and dream to one day be able to enjoy things the way that she can with that hopeful eager spirit that just wanted nothing but being free.