“I’ve learned that it is in my human nature to mouth-off in front of a lions open jaw. My existence intersects his as I stand firm despite all of his roaring breath and saliva spewing on my face. His perspective is loud and damaging, yet my perspective is mine and won’t permit me scared into submission. I will be wise and take what I need if I am to survive leaving the rest. After all survival is in my human nature.” -Gracie