“Nothing in your past is in your present making you do anything you don't choose to do. You are not your past history! You are not your past failures! You are not how others have at one time treated you! You are only who you are and what you do now in this moment.”

Karen Salmansohn is an American humorist and self-help writer. She gained recognition for her witty, no-nonsense approach to life’s challenges, blending humor with practical advice in books like *Dear Karen: A Love Letter to My Hateful Life*. Her work resonates for its honesty and relatability, offering comfort to readers navigating everyday struggles.