Wow Mandy! I mean, Wow! I love the emotional roller-coaster ride, at least I felt that way anyway! There is so much strength within this, and good for you! The way you write it, it gives the reader a kind of confrontational effect, there is a strong pride in your words, not like a selfishness, but like a love of self has been re-born, and it is not going to be extinguished anymore. A "tired of being a puppet" kind of sense. And as was said, the ending is just stinging! A great way to close! This is great, loved it! peace!--Mike