This conversation was held on Juneteenth.

Thankful for such a patient soul, @Rivercitystreetpoet, for enduring my questions. There is a ton here about how growing may sometimes come at the cost of staying connected to one's roots. It is an actual painful process not just to grow but to remain grounded from where you came. And that pain is good pain. It can serve as a source of inspiration, offering new perspectives to love and realize our commonality.