Today we’d like to introduce you to Alonah Robinson.
Alonah, we appreciate you taking the time to share your story with us today. Where does your story begin?
I was born April 3rd, 2002. The first memories of my life consist of living a normal life in a two parent household with my siblings to suddenly everything changing in 2006. My dad lost his job and we became homeless. We thought we could find refuge in family members only to be kicked out by them and casted away. We stayed in an old 2 door green honda. Three kids and a mom. My dad was forced into quitting truck driving school to come be with us for safety. The next ten years after that was just straight struggling, barely making it by, and stress. I was the youngest until 2012 when my little sister was born. Then I became the middle child. My oldest sister had more attention because she was the oldest, my brother was the “problem child” and my little sister got everything i never had. It left me feeling like I had no place in the family. As i grew older, I grew resentful of my family for simply being born. Going to white schools washed away my identity as a black girl. I was lost. I was kicked out of my home in 2021 at 19 for sharing my stories of what my life was like with my parents growing up on tiktok. No one listened to me, so i felt as though that was the only outlet. Me and my older sister worked tirelessly to pay the bills until we couldn’t. We both moved out with a boyfriend. I was with a man who heavily mistreated me. He called me names, made fun of my past, and threatened to kill himself in front of me with a gun. I was depressed, out of shape, and hated my life and myself. Until one night i was doing uber ride-share. Out of nowhere a black BMW hit me so hard i completely lost control of my vehicle. When I realized i was alive i knew my life as i knew it was over. I was lucky to be alive. I was taking advantage of my life. I wasn’t using my abilities to the fullest possible potential. I was making excuses to continue to be miserable. After that day I left my toxic relationship, lost 60 pounds, and started heavily pursuing music and entertainment. Now i am proud to say I am happy. I love myself. I have found my identity and purpose. Life is beautiful and I will never let the negativity stop me from being the best version of myself ever again.
We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
Financial struggles defined my entire early life. Never having enough or anything at all while simultaneously going to school with kids who had everything. My family was also disconnected. Both my biological grandfathers were not around and my grandmothers were less than desirable.
As you know, we’re big fans of you and your work. For our readers who might not be as familiar what can you tell them about what you do?
I make music people can feel from. I write everything that i put out. I have done RnB and a little bit of rap, and my goal for this year is to do a country and rock song. I am most proud of simply having my music out on streaming platforms. What sets me apart from others is that i do not use my body for monetization, i put thought into everything i do, and I am open to all genres of music.
Is there anything else you’d like to share with our readers?
Never give up on yourself! You will become that person you always dreamed of.
Contact Info:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alonahrob/
Image Credits
Shawn Connor
Victor Floyd
JB
