We must raise girls with the clear and unquestionable message that their goal in growing up is to become independent – financially, practically, emotionally, and in all other ways. Partnership or marriage are nice, but those things are icing on the cake, and they are frequently temporary; they’re decoration, not foundation.

Maggie Haukka. The paragraph above of yours says it all. This is exactly what we, the world, needs. It is the only solution to so many ills.

I realize that you wrote this in September and I will read further and later for your updates. In the meantime may I congratulate you for being so brave and proactive. You are a shining example to so many out there.

If it works for you, and it is (of course) A-OK if not, I would be pleased to do a mutual follow on Medium and occasionally stay in touch.

I cannot tell you how impressive you sound as a writer, mother, woman and human being.