Through abuse as well as teenage pregnancy, childhood divorce, and failed marriages, she demonstrates her path to overcoming. Claiming her life back, Tony becomes not only a voice for herself, but a voice for others who are dealing with similar situations.
With unwavering faith, she is faced with unexpectedly burying several of her family members. When having to be strong for others, she fails to seek support for herself, leading to prolonged emotional pain. Despite the weight of sorrow added to her trauma, Tony finds a way to understanding the complexity of grief as she did domestic abuse.