Taking to her LinkedIn page to share her story, the woman said she was three years when her father drowned, adding that the tragic incident resulted in mental illness for her mum that was left untreated.
According to Stephynie, her mum became hyper abusive. She said she spent her childhood mostly on her own and was fully emancipated at the age of 15.
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Describing the story of her life, Stephynie said:
"She was frequently homeless, had no family support, always worked multiple jobs to pay her bills and save for the future. She had a bad attitude and a chip on her shoulder towards everyone, and struggled to finish high school."