Thank you kindly, Red Violet. I have been thinking of how to write this for months, careful to speak truth without harm, a burden I also thought about as a woman, always seeking to nurture. But it is us who need nurturing most. Indeed, women need to create spaces for us to thrive. As I age, I realize we have that choice and that is what I plan to do. Your engagement is appreciated. Thank you.

Kem-Laurin