Tirza has experienced significant heartbreak and instability throughout her life. Originally from Suriname, South America, she spent her early childhood in an orphanage before being adopted and moving to New Jersey at age 8. At 16, Tirza became involved with Division of Child Protection and Permanency (DCP&P) after ongoing SA by her adoptive father was discovered, while her adoptive mother favored Tirza’s older sister and withdrew emotionally from Tirza. Following her removal from the home, moving from placement after placement, Tirza had no family visitation or consistent emotional support during the rest of her time in care. Throughout her teenage years, Tirza moved between shelters, treatment homes, and resource placements without ever having a stable home or dependable support system. Despite struggling with trauma, mental health, and social connections, she remained determined to build a better future and formed meaningful relationships with supportive professionals through DCP&P. She often coped with loneliness through social media and online gaming platforms like Roblox.