Lynda, I’m hearing you in pain. I think this had to come. There’s so much going on, so much processing. I don’t hear you loving yourself right now; this has to come before you can reach out. No abuse is ever worth putting up with just for the physical side. Never. You need time to heal and to find out who you are. I think this is you now, but not you who will be. Hold tight to the ground you’ve gained; it’s okay to go back a couple steps too. But hold on. Take a lovely bath if you can, pamper yourself. You know where. I’m going. Write more, I’m a little concerned, but I also think this had to come. Sending lots of support and love. You will move past this. 💕💕 FGM.