Yes, certainly. It wasn't just the youth record. It was also my adult record with soliciting that hindered me from being able to do what other people are able to do, from reintegrating into society.
When I was arrested, I basically just gave up. I thought, “This is it. I have a criminal record for prostitution. There's nothing else out there for me. I might as well just accept this environment.” What I did was I made the best of that environment; albeit abusive, I needed to embrace it for my own survival.