Dear Chau:

It is always good to read from you.

Congratulations for completing your second marathon, running. It makes me think of one thing to run away from, and that is “a toxic relationship” which is not a part of your life.

Your relationship with your parents, well, that may be something to run away from as well, jog maybe, slowly move away from, creating more distance. Although it may not be toxic to you, it may be keeping you stuck somehow.

“I want to break free of them”, you wrote. Clearly, it means you are held hostage in some way, not free.

anita