A writer here on medium wrote a poem name Lilit, wrote about how we try to child-proof our homes to prevent children from harming themselves or breaking things. Then, she said but what about adult-proofing the world?

Adults don't have it together just because they are adults. And just because someone is given the title parent doesn't mean they know what they are doing.

Your journey with your daughter is a testimony to you breaking the cycle. Now you get to be the mother you never had. Thank you so much for sharing your story, Nica. So, many women will find it empowering. I hope you don't mind if I tweet some quotes from your story.