I’m a proud single mother to a thriving teenager and a courageous young adult. But my path here wasn’t linear; it was shaped by perseverance, heartache, and an unshakable belief in something greater.

Back in 2002, I made the life-altering choice to leave college and care for my son. That decision launched me into years of single motherhood, emotional depression, and silently endured pain. I walked through challenges that most never see: homelessness, addiction, and despair, and still, I never stopped dreaming of something better.

My story isn’t just one of struggles, it’s one of extraordinary transformation!

In 2018, I began my recovery journey. With every step, I rewrote the narrative of my life. In May 2023, I earned my Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, a symbol not only of academic achievement, but of healing, renewal, and hope.

Today, I’m thriving as a graduate student, working toward becoming a Licensed Professional Therapist by 2027. But more than titles or degrees, my lived experiences fuel everything I do. They drive my passion to volunteer for communities, especially those navigating addiction, trauma, and generational pain.

Because I know firsthand: healing is possible. Reinvention is real. And we all deserve to live a life defined not by what broke us, but by how we rise.