There’s a delicate balance between gaslighting and withholding the complete truth to safeguard others. Teetered taught her this and how to navigate it: avoid manipulation and never do it intentionally to our mothers. Sometimes, it can be self-conscious, but always check yourself and ensure that your actions are driven by the right reasons.

If you don’t like the forest that you’re living in, reflect on the CG planted long ago. You might need to cut down some of the trees or start planning others, but remember a seed to a tree takes a long time, so be patient.

Mentors don’t just have to be in person; they can be reverse mentors or virtual mentors. Who’s mentoring you? And who can you mentor?