Everyone else in that “saga” had more influence over the course of events than I did. The erroneous focus on me by the police led to an erroneous focus on me by the press, which shaped how I was presented to the world, and continues to shape how people treat me today. In prison, I had no control over my public identity, no voice in my own story
Being behind bars Amanda had given an in-depth insight into how the media shaped her image even when leaving prison she dealt with many misconceptions from others. She felt having an identity of her own was near impossible, but with time she started to find herself again. I feel that Amanda is a strong brave warrior like so many others who have been through similar situations, being alive to help the world the world needing change with in its court system.