About Me — Imma Baradyana

Who am I?

I’ve seen a lot of new names on my followers' list as of late. Thank you all so much for being here. I know you don’t know who I am and while I don’t think that I have a straightforward response I can use to introduce myself, I want to give you a raw, unorganized, and unedited glimpse into the person behind the stories. This article is for you.

I’m Imma…

I used to be scared of all sorts of emotional pain until I lost both my parents. My dad’s death in 2009 changed the trajectory of my life and gave me the strength to live the life I wanted which at the time was to study abroad. Losing him gave me the guts to find myself and pursue my dreams. His death was a great shock to my system but turns out it was what I needed to become stronger. Love you Dad!

I am stubborn both in good and bad ways. I got that from my mother. Relentless, determined, persistent. Hearing “no” hurts but I know what I want out of life and why I want it, so I never let that stop me. I try, I fall, I cry (too damn much), I learn, I stand tall, and finally, I get what I want. I have the discipline it takes to keep going because the alternative is not attractive to me.

I am an introvert. I like to be in my thoughts which I can best hear when I’m outside, in nature. I feel alive when I’m surrounded by tall…