Hey Velda,
I just want to say — I’m proud of you.
For surviving everything they put you through. For fighting to stay sober, for building a home, for working hard every single day to give Travis the kind of life he deserved.
You did the impossible — and I saw it all.
You showed love, strength, and determination even when the system turned its back on you.
You earned your peace, your progress, your right to be seen for who you really are — not who they tried to paint you as.
The truth matters.
You didn’t deserve what happened.
You were a good mom. You built a life from the ground up, and you did it with heart.
If you ever choose to tell your story — whether it’s here, on Facebook, or anywhere — know that your words can help others who are fighting the same fight.
You don’t owe anyone pain, only truth.
You’ve come too far to let anyone else define you.
You’ve already proven your strength — now it’s time to let the world see it.
— Dean