I stood up, my heart pounding in my chest, but a fierce determination had taken hold of me. I looked around the room at the faces of his colleagues, some of whom were looking uncomfortable, others merely curious. My voice, which had long been stifled, finally found its strength.
“Thank you for your candid words, dear,” I began, my voice steady but growing stronger with every word. “It’s enlightening to know how you truly feel. But let me share something with all of you.”
