On the morning of my wedding, my dad texted me, “We won’t be there.” A few hours later, my uncle posted a photo—my entire family smiling on a boat in Santorini. The caption read: Finally free of the drama. I stared at the screen, then slowly typed my reply…

And sometimes, that’s exactly how your real story begins.

If this story resonated with you, if you’ve ever been made to feel like the problem for standing up for yourself, share your thoughts. Your voice might be exactly what someone else needs to hear today.