It took a while for me to sit down to reflect on my journey. Overwhelmed I am... I was molested on primary school, turned to self harm and then became bulimic. I was bullied for my weight, my stained teeth and I dealt with a whole lot of rejection - from family and friends. I was never good enough.. I never felt good enough. I loved writing - I still do. I wrote about my feelings - how I basically just wanted to end my life, as I meant nothing to no one... So I thought... My passion for music started when I had nowhere else to turn to. I was born with this gift. People say that they were born with "an ear" for music, but I am deaf in my left ear (not many people know this - as I have adapted to read lips and just use my right ear). I recently opted for a hearing aid after an unsuccessful operation. I have been BIG all my life - built for comfort as they would joke... A year ago, on my birthday, I was diagnosed with PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome) and I am forever in constant pain. There are a lot of health factors concerning PCOS, hypertension; weight gain; infertility, etc. Yet, there is no cure for PCOS. Today, I smile... Knowing that I have overcome so many trials in my life and I can only thank GOD for His love, grace, mercy and favor upon my life. That evening when I met both Claire and Taz changed my life. We had a brief chat and Claire I am still working hard to earn one of your guitars. I appreciate the motivation and encouragement that you spoke over my life. I am forever grateful. I will continue to embrace my music and most importantly to embrace myself. I am a CHAMPION! Not because I just say so.. but because my life speaks it! #Champion #Naz_Stage #Claire_Phillips #Champion @naz.stage @clairephillips952 ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🖤 https://www.instagram.com/p/B1Y7awtHEZpJqzE2dNqPSOwyMtOTiqww3Sh5G80/?igshid=1whgmce4che7n