Courtney recounts her upbringing and traumatic experiences as a child.

• She grew up in New Mexico with an abusive adoptive father and a biological mother.
• She suffered physical abuse, leading to serious injuries and being placed in foster care.

Courtney discusses her time in foster care and early exposure to prostitution.

• Initially placed with a kind Mexican couple, she was later moved and continued to face abuse.
• At 16, after struggling to find work, she was introduced to prostitution.

Courtney gives insight into the world of prostitution and the associated abuse and violence.

• She encountered various pimps, some more abusive and controlling than others.
• Courtney details the physical violence from both pimps and clients.

Courtney explains how drug use became intertwined with her life on the streets.

• Introduced to crystal meth as a coping mechanism for prostitution.
• She describes the extensive and varied use of crystal meth.

Courtney talks about her current situation working on the streets of Los Angeles.

• Still engaged in prostitution, she manages without a pimp but anticipates needing one eventually.
• She works across various neighborhoods and has regular clients.

Courtney describes the daily risks and challenges she faces as a sex worker.

• Despite avoiding arrest for prostitution, she lives with the constant threat of violence.
• Her income varies widely depending on clients and she's experienced bizarre and violent encounters.

Courtney reflects on her life choices and expresses uncertainty about her future.

• She questions if different life circumstances could have led to a different path.
• Courtney dreams of a better life but feels it's unlikely to happen.

Courtney acknowledges the permanence of prostitution in her life and its implications.

• She discusses the necessity to save money and work even during her period.
• Courtney details her daily routine, which revolves around earning money and managing drug use.

Courtney shares her experiences with relationships and the loneliness of her lifestyle.

• She struggles to maintain personal relationships due to her line of work.
• Courtney has been in love before but acknowledges the difficulty of balancing work and a romantic relationship.

Courtney connects her childhood abuse to her current situation and outlook on life.

• She believes that her sense of self-worth was damaged by her abusive childhood.
• Courtney imagines what might have been with a different upbringing.