The culmination of my life’s work thus far to being crowned Ms. Wheelchair North Carolina 2022 in November 2021 is one of seemingly insurmountable obstacles, determination, support, and unrelenting determination. Frankly, when you sustain or are born with a life altering physical disability I have no doubt most people will likely have their own version of how they overcame and learned to thrive in life despite the obstacles constantly thrown in front of them.