So apparently you have first-hand knowledge of Talia? Is she a friend, family member or acquaintance? There is an equally good chance she was escaping curfews, overbearing parents, debts or an ending relationship.

The next time you decide to admonish someone for making assumptions or for commenting on the information presented, rather than jumping to conclusions, making assumptions or administering recommendations of shame, perhaps you should begin your rehearsal in front of a mirror.

Maybe read the entire piece before commenting, not once did I ever even elude to Stefanie being “ virtuous or righteous”, nor is it remotely relevant to the piece I wrote.

If you go back to my words, you will see that I was merely sharing my journey through emotions as I read the stories and comments related to Talia’s original piece.

Fortunately, I ended in a place of balance, neither feeling any disdain for Talia, nor pity. She’s human. She goes through tough times. She makes mistakes. She has victories. Live moves on.