But where is your anger? — at those who abused you? At those who did not value you? It was their loss — feel that way. Feel indignant.

If you want to be touched, touch someone. Don’t wait. Take what you want, but with the same consideration that you would want them to show. Be active — not passive. Put yourself in the driver’s seat.

Be a survivor. Prevail. Do not let yourself feel like a victim — that is poison.