Dear @drebbie1 (Audrea Topps-Harjo), . We first met in EALA. I was a starry eyed 25 year old with big dreams, a soft heart and a veracious thirst to be bigger than said dreams. You were one of my bosses, but the only one that treated me like an equal despite my lack of experience. . You taught me to never compromise, no matter what is thrown at you. Always bet it all on yourself, because the House wants you to divest. You lose when you change your mind. . You practiced what you preached; together for nearly 2 decades, we both crawled through our cavernous paths with bloody knuckles, marred knees and sharp eyes gleaming with cunning and determination. . Two black women who refused to let what we are dictate what the world thought we deserved. As long as our souls remained clean, as long as we did more good than evil, we would overcome. . I am blessed with more than a mentor, I am blessed with an inspiration and a friend who never wavered through my tears, my heartache, my struggles. . And now, you allowed me the honor to be that shoulder for you. . Now, I watch as the light you craved shines on you, elevating you to the throne you deserve. . Congrats, Topps. You deserve your glory. . Long live The Queen. . See you on the other side. . Happy endings do exist. . #ironsharpensiron #gamerecognizesgame #blackgirlmagic https://www.instagram.com/p/B2UiaZVp9QX/?igshid=19s28ehx7uaqf