In this episode, Valentina shares the story behind her college injury, how it happened, what the immediate aftermath really felt like, and the long stretch of figuring out who she was without the sport that shaped her for so long. We talk about coping, finding purpose outside of soccer, the people who made the biggest difference, and the moments that shifted how she sees the game today.
This conversation is less about the comeback, and more about everything that happens before you’re ready for one.