I just wanna share in case it helps someone. In the year since this post I broke off my years long engagement to my abusive, cheating highschool sweetheart, my first business failed, and my whole life changed where it's hard to recognize. I didn't think I'd survive it, forget wind up better off.

I spent 28 years depressed and thinking there isn't such a thing as a job that wouldnt make me miserable, and within the last 6 months everything's changed: I'm running a business, have a great graphic design job from home, and just wish I had more time for all of it. Wild.

Today's my first day without a 9-5, and my first day not masking hard to be able to work in construction.

I'm done playing a part at work everyday to make bigoted people comfortable at the expense of my own happiness and identity.

Its scary but empowering. I'm not abiding hate anymore.

Quit my job today because of the impact it was having on my mental health and self worth.

Everyone's told me this is the right move, but I can't help feeling terrified I made the wrong move.

Excited for change, but amazed how hard it can be to speak up when you're mistreated by people you trust.

A lot of folks are giving up in advance. Capitulating before a single skirmish.

Well, not this old warrior. I’ve seen much worse from the U.S. government in my day. I’m concerned for our country, but not a bit scared of these miscreants. I’m ready to do my part.

Who’s with me?