d. (pt. 2)) Mother Dearest: Choosing Strength Over Pain

There are many sides to me, but the side that allowed others to hurt me is permanently closed for business. I've already hurt myself enough by trying to bury my pain. While I can’t change the past, I can absolutely decide how I want to feel—and more importantly, how I don’t want to feel anymore. This is my journey to reclaiming my power, setting boundaries, and choosing healing over hurt.