As elegantly written as your previous story, but even more powerful in its vulnerability. What a beautiful stage on your journey of self-love and acceptance. I particularly enjoyed how you took the insights about systemic racism and recognized the need to go beyond them to embrace your identity with pride.

If you aren't already familiar with his work, you may resonate with Resmaa Menakem's _My Grandmother's Hands_ and his discussion of racial trauma and the body.

https://www.amazon.com/My-Grandmothers-Hands-Racialized-Pathway/dp/1942094477