Your voice is beautiful, loud and clear when you choose and need to make a point. Beautiful essay, Toya—reminding us all: there’s always room to grow and pleasant surprises await us even when we think we are boxed in by others’ debilitating choices. You’ve built a beautiful life and congrats on the latest long standing career…May what lay next in line continue to fill you!
Meanwhile thanks for sharing your gift here—it’s truly admirable and fun to unwrap!