I never handed out manifestos on the streets and I never dreamed of a coup carried out by fire and sword. I knew: the coming changes must happen without violence and blood.
In the last months, Theodor and I worked on an epoch-making legal act. Countless minutes of this long work side by side affected the character of our relationship.
Yes, I wanted to marry the man I loved. I wanted to take a higher position so I could defend the interests of ordinary people. And yes—what can’t be hidden—I was tormented by fear that high society would reject me. That I would lose my atelier—my outlet.
Now it’s time to look fear in the face and scorn the dangers.