Chapter 36

Chapter 36

*****Amira****

For the first time in a long while , I thought about the importance of self-care and self-love. I knew that I needed to focus on myself, and to take care of my own needs. I realized that I had been putting others first for too long, and that it was time to focus on myself . I decided to take a hot bath, light some candles, and read my favorite book. I wanted to relax and recharge, so that I could face the world with a renewed sense of strength and resilience.

Despite all these, I also had a sense of unease about the future. I knew that I had to face Andre, and I wasn’t sure how I would do that. I walked throug the door to the living room , I was greeted by the familiar silence of her home, I sent my kids out to the Pack to get some Ice cream. I tried to relax, but I couldn't shake the feeling of anxiety that had been building up inside me.

As I settled into the living room, I heard a knock at the door. I felt a jolt of fear course through my body, but I gat