CHAPTER 6: TAKING CONTROL

Jessica spent the rest of the day thinking about her conversation with her mother. She realized that she had been giving away her power to everyone else, and that it was time for her to take control of her own life.

She started by making a list of all the things that she wanted to change in her life. She wanted to quit her job and start her own business. She wanted to move out of her parents' house and get her own apartment. She wanted to start dating again and find someone who truly loved and accepted her for who she was.

As she looked at her list, Jessica felt a sense of excitement and trepidation. She knew that making these changes wouldn't be easy, but she also knew...