The younger Shalonda to the older Shalonda: Wow thank you soooooooooooo much for not giving up and pushing through all that happened, you did it! You conquered, you won! Nothing and nobody could stop you. Thank you for not killing me, thank you for ignoring the haters and naysayers, thank you for pouring your heart out in that book, thank you for letting go of all that fear. Thank you for healing, you grew up to be a beautiful strong successful woman, many said you couldn’t, wouldn’t and shouldn’t but you ignored them miserable haters as you should have. Amen! You all that, the real MVP! Cheers 🥂 2025 you showed out, 2026 and beyond is all about you! Keep reigning