New York Was Not Freedom

In this episode of Soft Strength with Stephanie Juste, I share a chapter from my story, about moving to the United States and realizing that a new place does not always mean a new beginning.

What I thought would be freedom became another space where I felt overworked, blamed, and unseen. This episode explores what it feels like to carry emotional weight in a place that doesn’t feel safe, and how those experiences shape self-worth.

I also reflect on the small moments that gave me hope ,a teacher who believed in me, a counselor who listened , and how those moments helped me see that I was not the problem.

This episode includes reflection, grounding meditation,for anyone who has ever felt like a burden or struggled to find safety in their environment.

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