Mya has been open about her experiences with domestic violence and abuse. In 2017, she was arrested and charged with assault and battery after an altercation with her boyfriend, James "Pack" Watson. Mya claimed that she was defending herself against Watson's abuse. The charges were later dropped.

In 2020, Mya was arrested again for allegedly assaulting Watson, who had been granted a restraining order against her. Mya maintained that she was acting in self-defense.

: Discussion in adult film forums around 2009 noted that her appearances on this specific site were polarizing among fans. Some viewers expressed concern over her physical appearance during that period, speculating on her health and well-being due to the intensity of the "facial abuse" style.

The entertainment world that had once felt like a sanctuary turned into a cage. Mya’s health started to decline—her throat hoarse from over‑singing, her eyes dark circles from sleepless nights. She tried to bring it up with Nichole. “I need a break,” she said, voice barely above a whisper.