My dearest friend of twenty-one years passed away in silence. She endured a life of anguish, which she felt compelled to conceal because it deviated from the notion of "perfection." I am the person I am today because of her, and I will not allow her passing to be in vain. I am dedicated to advocating for all those who are currently enduring hardships in obscurity. You are no longer required to remain silent. Please assert yourself—for your own well-being, and for those who are presently unable to do so. I am here, and I stand with you until my final breath. Welcome home.