Thank you for sharing that. It was heartwrenching and inspirational at the same time. You have my respect for having endured, survived and come out stronger and self aware. I am fairly well traveled through work and I have seen some horrifying things around the world that are just accepted as culturally correct. I couldn't say anything since I was a guest, but the disturbing images stay with me. Having been raised in the average, sheltered American home, it was shocking to me that certain cultural values existed in the modern era. But, I am still appalled by the sexism and racism that exist in America today too.

You seem strong and wise and my blessings to you. Keep well.