NOTE: This video discusses depression, eating disorders, and the loss of close family members. Nakia and I agreed that it's appropriate to put this content warning on this video.

I'm grateful that Nakia shared her story with me. Nakia told me how she had to advocate for herself to find the best mental health diagnosis and care plan. My heart broke for Nakia's struggles, but it also soared when Nakia began talking about her support system and her recent win: dancing as head lady at the Odenong Powwow in Amherst, Massachusetts.