On March 4, 2019, Erin Rider interviewed Princess Rogers for an oral history project at Jacksonville State University documenting the Jacksonville tornado of March 19, 2018. The interview took place at the Houston Coal Library. Princess Rogers, a student at Jacksonville State University, was significantly impacted by the tornado. She begins by describing the emotional toll the event had on her, especially her heightened anxiety about bad weather. Rogers shares that she lost all of her possessions, accumulated over five years, in her apartment during the tornado. She recounts the day of the tornado in detail, from monitoring the weather to hearing the warnings and ultimately sheltering in her apartment’s bathroom. Her vivid recollections include the sounds of the tornado, which she compares to a helicopter, and her experience of hiding in the bathtub while the storm wreaked havoc around her. She emphasizes the fear and confusion she felt, being alone and unsure of what to do, particularly as her phone battery dwindled. Rogers also reflects on the aftermath of the tornado, detailing the physical destruction of her apartment and the emotional recovery she continues to face. She discusses the challenges of receiving aid and the difficulty of accepting help, given her usual role as someone who assists others. The interview highlights her journey of coping with the trauma, including her struggles with anxiety, hypervigilance during storms, and seeking counseling.