Thank you so much for those words. On one hand, I so happy that people like you love the article. That it resonates with the experiences of so many readers. On the other hand, I know this means that so many of you felt or are feeling what I did. It’s so sad that we have to be this way. And I feel that last sentence of yours. I swear it gives me flashbacks!

I believe that we are meant to break this chain around our people. Choosing "you" is not failure. It’s self-care. It’s breaking generational curses. It’s freedom.

I wish you luck in your journey.