Octavia I could write a book response to this; I just want you to know so much replanted even though our life journey and choices are different…spiritually, I’ve arrived a similar position—so intimately mine and yet freeing. I was actually writing a draft in my head about this before reading your story. Thank you for the courage and transparency to walk the journey to be yourself, to save and love yourself separate from the bonds that often strangle and manipulate inside the gates of religion. Loved this essay so much! Thanks for writing!

Wish it was/will be boosted!!!!