Born in a special era, she moved between the homes of her grandparents and parents from an early age. Growing up in a large family, she faced parents whose moods shifted without warning, endured repeated stays with foster families, and was raised in different ways by her grandparents. From childhood into young adulthood, her varied experiences made her deeply feel the sorrow and helplessness wrought by the passage of time, leaving indelible marks on her.
