I was born to a single mom and raised by her and my grandparents.

My mom says I was born screaming.

I was born and raised in East Los Angeles by a single mom who had three biological kids and adopted four more. I never met my dad.

I was raised in Boston by three older brothers and a very strong and empowering single mom.

I was a single mom that raised two bright, beautiful, and compassionate girls.

I was born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii.