Chapter 11: Respect Was Not Optional
It was not because my work lacked value.
It was because my value reminded Roy of what he lacked.
I looked him in the eye.
“You’ve confused being loved with being the center of attention.”
He had no response.
The next morning, I met with a lawyer.
A few weeks later, our first community workshop launched.
The auditorium was full.
Retirees carrying folders.
Adult children helping aging parents.
Small-business owners.
Widows.
Families looking for answers.
I stood at the front of the room with a microphone and a stack of handouts.
And I felt exactly where I belonged.
Halfway through the session, I noticed Roy sitting quietly in the back row.
Of course he came.
Maybe he expected me to fail.
Maybe part of him still hoped I’d need him.
I didn’t. Continue Reading ⬇️