She also loved cooking, gardening, and making a house feel safe.

She did not want to spend the rest of her life waiting for somebody with a larger bank account to decide whether she deserved respect.

Naomi discussed possible civil claims with her, including the importance of preserving employment documents, public statements, and financial losses.

Clara learned that a case could take time and that no lawyer could guarantee an outcome.

She chose to negotiate first, from a position of informed choice rather than dependence.