I'm at Bladyn on TikTok live and, he immediately showed me respect and kindness, by trying to help me fix an issue that I've had for sometime now which is my sleep issues. He's a young man that we all hope our kids grow up to be a strong, and kind. In this episode, we discuss his near death experience, mental health, his own sleep troubles, and much more.

Hello, my name is Katarina I go by Kat. I’m 27, I have one child- a son. His name is Matthew. Now my story goes way back when I was a little girl. My parents were young when they had me, but didn’t really know how to parent honestly. Most of my childhood I was neglected and kinda “forgotten” about. I was abused physically by my father, left in unlivable conditions, and no one wanted to interact with me to help me grow as a young girl.

As I gotten older, I grew distant from my father & he wasn’t apart of my life during the crucial period of my life, and my relationship with my mother became more toxic- to the point where I had to become a parent to my own mother at the age of 13. I helped raise my brother and helped care for my mother and grandmother. In 2023 I lost my mother and that has changed my view of life and view of my mother tremendously. Now having my own child, my view of life has changed.

In this episode, I sit down and reflect on my 2025—raw, unfiltered, and real. I open up about the health battles I faced, the physical and emotional toll they took, and the lessons learned through every setback. I talk about the trials and tribulations of being laid off and how I turned TikTok into a business during one of the hardest seasons of my life. From the lowest moments to unexpected wins, this year pushed me to grow in ways I never imagined. This episode is about resilience, self-advocacy, and finding purpose through pain. If you’ve ever felt tested by your health, your circumstances, or your own doubts, this one’s for you.