I confronted Terrence in front of everyone. I called him out for spreading lies about our family, and when he tried to deny it, Oscar’s boss stepped in. Terrence was moved to a different shift, but I was determined to stand up for my family.

Oscar was initially upset about the drama, but he eventually admitted he was proud of how I handled it. A week later, we learned that Terrence had been fired for his behavior. While Oscar had wanted to avoid conflict, I knew standing up for the truth was the right choice. I whispered to Elijah that night, “Never let anyone define who you are. Always stand up for the truth.” And I’d do it all over again to protect my family.