05/29/2026
I will never forget the night I took my first fencing lesson at FIU with the Miami Fencing Club.
I was 13 and still working through the heavy emotions of my parents divorce a few years earlier and adjusting to a new blended family (which is awesome BTW).
I was also in Jr High (aka Middle School) and was made fun of EVERY. SINGLE. DAY. I felt lonely, unwanted and invisible.
The only time I felt seen was when I allowed myself to be myself —- but then I’d get made fun of for it.
Except at fencing.
Finally, a place where I felt I fit in!!
My Grandpa fenced and my Dad fenced in high school. He took that first lesson with me. It was magical. I felt like I found something I was meant to do.
Super grateful to have had the opportunity to work with local videographer, to create this short about fencing and share a small portion of my story.
I hope you enjoy it too!