Happy Independence Day from Chava

The following was sent from Chava

Today is Independence day. I am so grateful that I am independent. I am no longer in the clutches of my parents who physically and sexually abused me as a child. Today is a day I celebrate because it has so much meaning to me.

I'm going to watch the fireworks and with each explosion I'm going to remember the battle that went on inside my mind as I worked through my memories, and learned to be the person I am today.

I am as beautiful and colorful as the collage in the sky I'll see tonight.