From her teenage years, she was enveloped in an atmosphere of contempt and rejection by those around her. Her appearance did not meet conventional beauty standards, leaving her feeling marginalized and undervalued. For years, she lived with the constant feeling of being insufficient, unable to fit in or be accepted by others.

Despite her skills as a swimmer, Zephyr never felt like she was enough. Although she excelled at her sport, the shadow of insecurity and low self-esteem followed her everywhere. She felt empty inside, trapped in an endless cycle of comparison and self-criticism. She always saw herself as second choice, never first, and that belief consumed her.

For Zephyr, college was nothing more than another opportunity to feel insignificant.