Those moments of solitude has also helped her mental health.
“Finding that comfort may also boost your confidence,” she said. “It’s taken me some time, but over time, I’ve done little things, like I’ll go to the movie show by myself, taking myself out on solo dates.”
And when all else fails, the USC student uses fashion as an empowering tool.
“I at all times dress up,” she noted. “Say you get up and you feel a bit sick or groggy, put on an outfit that makes you’re feeling your best and go from there. Jewelry and outfits will pull you together.”