“I. Shall. Rise.” is a visual spoken-word film born from the ashes of personal trauma, military service, and deep transformation. Told through real home footage, cinematic storytelling, and symbolic imagery, this short film is a journey through survival, silence, fire, and finally—freedom. It is the story of a woman who was forged in fire—not to burn, but to become. Featuring the symbolism of the phoenix, the diamond under pressure, and the gold thread of post-traumatic growth, this piece reclaims the narrative of pain and turns it into a declaration of power, purpose, and healing. This is not just a story of surviving. This is a story of returning home—to self. To light. To wholeness. To legacy. Welcome home, you beautiful soul.