PART 14

I opened the letter and read my father’s careful handwriting:

My dearest Hannah,

You have always been braver than you believe.

When you were young, you used to fix broken things because you wanted to understand them.

But never believe that something is your responsibility simply because it is broken.

Love generously, but never confuse love with surrender.

Build a life where your voice is heard, and if you are ever in a room where someone makes you feel small, remember that you are allowed to leave.