I am a southern Caucasian old lady. My son married a wonderful Mexican woman who came from a great family. They had 3 children. He physically took his life…struggled with depression for years I have a daughter who is an alcoholic and a pastor. I have a daughter who is married to a very white husband …they have 3 smart children whom she keeps busy hiking, studying and influences them to be kind to others. She keeps items in her front seat to give to people asking for help at stop lights or shares clothing with children her church supports who are here as refugees from other countries. I have been in a cult… I was vulnerable…going through deep loneliness, had surrendered my heart to Christ as a result from a deeply personal experience but could not find a place where I felt I could deeply worship and grow. My life is lived in deep faith; I have overcome a lot, I have had my share of good times and difficult times. I am quiet. I love sharing in this family” Heather has created. I share as someone with my own experiences working to grow in love and wisdom and understanding. We may come from very different experiences but I believe each person has great value. I believe the precious life each of us has is to be valued. I also know that there is evil, selfishness, and the desire to destroy others just because they are different. I know that the desire for money and power can corrupt deeply. I do not need money or to be a part of a group to be valued. It is my faith, my personal relationship with God that is my strength and it is a faith I do not demand of others. I work to love each person God brings into my life and I work to respect others . I try to listen well. I thank you so much for sharing who you are as a unique creation of great value and personhood. Love and understanding is not perfected within my being . I consider my life as a continuing opportunity for growth and sharing and forgiving and understanding. Some days I feel okay about myself and some days it is impossible because I don’t understand how we as humans can be so cruel and unkind. At the same time I am grateful for those who know me best and who live closest to me to be able to forgive me when I am NOT the greatest example of “good”.🥴