The pulling the rug from underneath event in my life was having the epiphany that my father will never see me. My family will never see me. They may see my face, but never want to try to know who I am. Our relationship was good until I decided I didn’t want to put on masks anymore. I am in the sea of life learning how to swim as I try to propel forward. No help. No life jacket. But I grow stronger with the waves. I am resilient and tenacious and that is my strength.
Lanae Dallas, TX