She entered the world under extraordinary circumstances. Born while her mother was serving time in a federal prison and with a father entangled in criminal activity, most would have assumed her life was destined for hardship. But from the very beginning, she proved that circumstances do not define destiny.
Her early months were spent in a halfway house before her grandmother stepped in to care for her. Life was chaotic—frequent moves, shifting schools, and learning resilience at a young age. Yet she also remembers the small joys of childhood: playing outside, trips to the beach, and moments of genuine happiness that shaped her character.
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