BACKSTORY: She had always been a strong, independent woman. She was never one to need anyone's help and she prided herself on that. Yet, she was tired of being the one who always had to be in control. She wanted to be able to let her guard down and be vulnerable. But she didn't know how. There were times, in the dead of night, when she would allow herself to be vulnerable to feel the pain and loneliness that she so carefully hid during the day. She would cry and mourn the loss of sensitivity she once had. But in the morning, she would put on her brave face and carry on. Because that's what strong, independent women do. - LaKenya Monique
