Board Thread:General Discussion/@comment-1255374-20160509012936/@comment-26066301-20160815185806

It seems she's trying to rebuild the Foot Clan as her own way to earn of earning her true father's love and pride. This is also probably why she won't accept help from her family. She wants to prove her worth to her true clan because she doesn't feel like she deserves it.

What I do know is that Miwa has started a war with Shredder that she can't win by herself. Sooner or later, she'll realize she needs her family.