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The Story of Lisa Phillips: Surviving Grooming and Abuse by Jeffrey Epstein
Lisa Phillips is among the women who have courageously spoken out about their abuse by Jeffrey Epstein — not just as a predator, but as someone who styled himself as a mentor. Her journey sheds light on how power, manipulation, and grooming operate in elite circles.
Early Life and Modeling Ambitions
• Phillips’ modeling career began as a teenager: by 16, she was working in fashion hubs such as London and Paris.
• At around 21, she moved to New York, hoping to make her big break by signing with a major agency.
Meeting Epstein on Little Saint James
• On a shoot in the British West Indies, Phillips was introduced to Epstein via another model.
• One night, she was told Epstein wanted a massage. Phillips recalls how she felt uneasy: she didn’t really understand what was going to happen.
• She later says the “massage” turned into a sexual assault when Epstein was naked on a massage table.
• Afterward, she says she felt trapped, isolated, and very confused: she was on an island, far from home, and unable to simply “leave.”
Manipulation, Grooming & Mentorship
• Epstein kept reaching out via his assistants, trying to pull her back into his orbit.
• He told her he could help her career. And he did: she later signed with a modeling agency, in part due to his influence.
• Over time, Phillips says Epstein became more than an abuser — a “mentor.” She regularly visited his Manhattan mansion, where abuse would happen, but he also appeared to counsel her, support her ambitions, and introduce her to powerful people.
• She describes a deeply confusing relationship: the person who abused her was also someone who made her feel seen, important, and nurtured.
Long-Term Impact & Healing
• After her experiences with Epstein, Phillips’ life “spiralled”: she struggled with shame, began drinking and taking drugs.
• It was only years later — after Epstein’s death in 2019 — that she began to make sense of what had happened, connecting with other survivors and realizing that her story shared many painful commonalities with theirs.
• She now hosts a podcast called “From Now On”, using her platform to educate others about grooming, abuse and trafficking.
Public Advocacy & Accountability
• Phillips has become vocal not just about her own abuse, but about the broader Epstein network.
• In 2025, she announced that a group of Epstein survivors are compiling their own “list” of people associated with Epstein — “by survivors and for survivors” — because they believe powerful individuals in Epstein’s orbit remain unaccountable.
• She has also criticized political figures who she feels are dismissing survivors’ demands, for example calling out Donald Trump for referring to Epstein files as a “Democrat hoax.”
The Complexity of Abuse
• One of the most striking aspects of Phillips’ story is the emotional complexity she describes: she both resented Epstein and felt a strange loyalty or gratitude toward him, because of the “good” he appeared to do.
• This duality is not unusual in abuse survivors: grooming often creates bonds, confusion, and dependency that can last years.
• Phillips now speaks openly about the importance of awareness: recognizing grooming behaviours, being aware of red flags, and challenging the idea that abuse always looks like a simple, violent attack.
Why Her Story Matters
• Breaking the silence: By coming forward, Phillips helps highlight that Epstein’s network harmed not just underage girls, but also young adults — and that grooming and manipulation can happen in “elite” settings.
• Empowerment: Her podcast and advocacy work provide a space for other survivors to be heard and to heal.
• Accountability push: Her work with other survivors to compile a “survivor-led list” of Epstein’s associates speaks to a broader demand for transparency and justice.
• Prevention: By discussing her experience in public, Phillips is helping educate people about grooming, the subtlety of manipulation, and the red flags that can often be overlooked.
Lisa Phillips’s story is a powerful reminder that abuse is rarely simple — it’s often wrapped in trust, in mentorship, in the promise of opportunity. Her bravery in speaking out helps give voice to the many who are still fighting to be believed, understood, and heard.
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