I must say your story is so touching and raw with emotion. Thank you for being bold enough to share your truth. Healing begins when we stop pretending we're okay and you're already doing that. Keep rising, your light is shining through the darkness and even the sky will be your starting point.

But I will implore you try to forget them and not to remember them again, I know maybe the contest topic might have provoke the memory again, because as you said , you have to be truthful to yourself, am seeing pure writing, genuine writing, am seeing uniqueness in your post that is the more reason I love following you and reading through your stories,

For some reason, I will also implore you continue to stay heal, forget and forgive. Let love lead, you have become a shining star already, it only a matter of time for your fame surface out. For your strength is immeasurable.

For that part you shared how you forgot lyrics on stage on your first time performing, it is very normal, mine was even worse, but do you know what marvels me the most, when you said you are not afraid to fail and to try again.👏👏👏👏. Even the greatest men fails many times and try again until they reach where they are.
Thank God the laughter didn't weigh you down. Now you are a star ⭐ in music.
Thanks for inspiring me and others.