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