“I remember believing that I would never be anything other than what my exploiter said I would be — for sale.  I was wrong.  Today, I serve as a living example for young victims of commercial sexual exploitation that they too can overcome any obstacle.  I tell them that the exploitation that happened to them does not define them, that there is hope, and that the good in the world outweighs the bad.  As a survivor, I can empower other young victims in their journey from victim to survivor to leader and, together, we can put an end to this horrific crime against children.”