BALTIMORE, MD -- OCTOBER 06: Tonya poses for a photo for her niece, Kira Mitchell (right), as her sister, Trina Turner, Kira's mom, left, stands by. Her granddaughter, McKenzie Black is in the foreground
Tonya Green-Pyles celebrates her grandson's second birthday with family and friends at her home in Pimlico. Tonya, now a peer counselor specializing in harm reduction for the Baltimore County Health Department, is a former sex worker and recovering addict. She's transitioned to a stable home, career and family life. (photo by Andre Chung for The Washington Post)