I was scared, initially, to share this with all of you today, because what I'm going to talk about can be difficult for some people to reconcile or understand.
Ultimately, I made the right decision, both in the past to share this same information with family, friends, and even our child's school, and now, when I'm sharing it with you.
I'm glad I was strong enough then and now to be able to do that. Self-love and self-care aren't selfish - taking care of yourself means you are better equipped to take care of those around you and be resilient (not resistant) in the face of change.