Survival Is Still Independence

In this episode of Baddie No Bullshit, I open up about what independence really looks like when you’re grieving, living with cerebral palsy, and trying to rebuild your life from scratch. I talk about learning to survive college without support, losing friends and family to grief, and feeling like a late bloomer while still earning two degrees with high honors. I share how being sheltered made decision-making scary, why asking for help is also a form of independence, and how routines like eating, showering, and fresh air kept me alive when school and life felt overwhelming. I also reflect on gratitude for my dad, finding my own voice after losing my mom, reconnecting with my faith, and believing in my creative power. This episode is about survival turning into a comeback — and refusing to apologize for becoming the powerhouse I know I’m meant to be.