It took me a long time to process experiences I was subjected to as a child and a young woman, some of which are apparent in everyday life even still. I struggled with self-confidence and self-worth, and I had no idea how to fit in a world that was not conducive to my personal growth and success. I had no idea I was being conditioned to confirm to antiquated ideologies constructed of patriarchal privilege centuries ago. No matter how hard I worked, how much I educated myself, how much I conformed, I could not break those glass ceilings in my personal or professional areas. In order to break free, I had to break down, break out, and refuse to play the game. This revelation challenged everythi...