Spellbound and in deep reflection….reading through these comments and still trying to gather the right words to respond to this masterpiece.

If this was not boosted then goodness—nothing should be.

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Toya, I’ve been away from medium with lots on my mind, to return to spend time reading and then be gifted the privilege to read your thoughts and story reminds me where money can never touch:
Minds and hearts.

You taught us without saying it directly: racism destroys us all one by one in ways we can never fathom…

You give me hope and share inspiration to the hurting and traumatized spirit. Yes you are to be commended for all you’ve achieved professionally and as a wife and mother—but the mindful self analysis to understand where you came from and break the mold and cycle:
You’re the unsung hero that makes society whole and nourishing.

Thank you for this.
Bravo—

As others have said—could not have been an easy write.

Very moving writing. Hearts to you 💕