Octavia—left a bit speechless because you have such a wise, peaceful happy spirit—one doesn’t expect such a difficult background, but perhaps that’s my ignorance….that those who indeed have truly experienced dire wants are those who truly joyful knowing what it means to have security, shelter, food…

I was so taken aback by how that place brought you comfort and guidance so many years later—due to its connection to your grandmother.

What a powerful message—to us all. It gives me great hope that when we fail to provide certain comforts to our children that if we at least offer them love—even a dilapidated home connects children to elders who offered them a foundation—that helps them reconnect to that feeling.

Powerful, beautifully and transparently written…

Thank you for trusting us.

You are to be commended young lady—bravo—to the resilient strong wise and loving mother you are!!! 🩷🩷🩷🩷