After Escaping From My Family of Origin

My family drained my last penny, claiming it was for my brother's house, while my partner, whom I thought would be my lifelong companion, deceived me with infidelity. I abandoned everything.

Carrying only the burden of my sorrow, I found myself in Asheville, a place that offered nothing but the chance for a fresh start.

This marked the beginning of my new life, and I made a vow to myself: I wouldn't merely endure. I would thrive.