Sway talks about her adoption and early family life in Redondo Beach, California.

• Sway was adopted after her biological mother, at 16, found a connection through church choir acquaintances.
• She received yearly birthday letters from her biological mother and met her biological parents at 16.

Sway shares her struggles during adolescence, including her school experience and psychological evaluations.

• Sway was on Ritalin and other medications from a young age and faced difficulties in school leading to her attending a special school in Utah.
• Her father passed away while she was in school, leading to a period of shutdown, followed by personal growth and eventual graduation.

Sway describes how she got introduced to sex work and her initial hesitance.

• Sway knew about sex work from being on the streets since 2010 and began professionally about a month before the interview.
• She discusses her choice to enter the trade and the recent influence of a person who ensures her safety.

Sway recounts her experiences with various clients, both positive and negative.

• She has had mostly positive encounters with clients, with a few who wanted more than professional interaction, and one particularly dangerous encounter on her first night.

Sway discusses her family's awareness of her work and her relationship with drugs.

• Her mother suspects her line of work but focuses on Sway's happiness and safety.
• Sway dabbles in drugs but has reduced usage significantly since starting sex work.

Sway reflects on personal growth, work ethic, and the support from her business manager.

• She feels she has matured and grown as a person, maintaining a stronger work ethic, and credits her business manager for providing motivation.

Sway opens up about her love life, belief in reincarnation, and challenges faced by a significant other.

• She believes in past lives and feels a deep connection with a person she has met in multiple lives, who currently struggles with mental health.

Sway talks about her self-esteem, arrests unrelated to sex work, and her perception of deserving better.

• Sway feels her new career has boosted her confidence and self-esteem, and she has been arrested for past warrants, not her current profession.

Sway discusses her social connections and what she has learned about men through her work.

• She distinguishes between friends and acquaintances and reflects on gaining a better understanding of men from her work.

Sway expresses her respect for those in the sex work lifestyle and her thoughts on self-worth.

• She has gained respect for sex workers and believes in earning what she deserves through her own efforts.