My name is Amy Davis. I’ve been incarcerated since 2005 and sentenced to life without the possibility of parole (LWOP) for felony-murder. I came to prison as a lost, broken shell. I had been sex trafficked by a pimp who played the role of my boyfriend. I looked to others to define me due to my low self-esteem and need for love and acceptance. In a desperate attempt to pacify my pimp, I allowed a robbery to take place which ended up costing a man his life. Nothing can measure up to the enormous tragedy that took place. Rocky was killed because of my cowardliness. I hid while Rocky was robbed and murdered. The two killers and my pimp are free while I alone was convicted as a sole perpetrator. I honor Rocky through my transformation and by being an instrument of change for in the healing of others. Serving LWOP is a daily struggle because each day I wake up, I must make the decision to live my life to the fullest regardless of where I am. This can be very hard because prison is cruel, violent, and a hopeless place. Looking back, I am thankful to be alive. Prison has saved my life and gave me the opportunity to grow away from my pimp. I have matured, developed self-esteem, and I am a woman of worth today that recognizes the impact of my actions on others. The accomplishments that helped build my self-esteem showed me that I am able and capable of change. For example, obtaining my AA degree, completing drug and alcohol counseling, CAADE certification program, chairperson of Beyond Incarceration Panel, and trainer for service dogs. As a peer health educator, I educate the population to avoid risky behaviors that can lead to infectious diseases. Being a leader is my passion and purpose and fuels my drive to help others find their voice and empowerment. What I am most proud of is co-founding the LWOP support group and creating the human trafficking workshop. I found my voice and shed the shame that held me captive. I may be in prison; however, I am freer than ever within myself. I chose to rehabilitate myself, even though I have been deemed “unable to be rehabilitated” due to my LWOP sentence. The abuse I have endured does not define me, it now empowers me to stand and be an example to others. I pray that my story ignites a spark and that some positive changes are the end result.