INTRODUCTION III

I FEEL SO FREE

On April 15, 2026, Madonna announced July 3 as the release date for her album titled Confessions II.  Two days later, she made a surprise appearance during Sabrina Carpenter’s headlining set at Coachella Weekend 2.  

Madonna released “I Feel So Free” the day after her Coachella performance, inviting everyone to rejoin her on the dance floor. The lyrics “Been so lonely I can’t take any more,” at the 3:15:22-minute mark, summed up my life perfectly.

As for the song being relatable, my story revealed a different persona than most people knew.  Although my story had been online and accessible for over 20 years, the people who knew about it didn’t take the time to read it.  I didn’t promote it or speak about the details publicly, or push the content on anyone; it had been hiding in the shadows for decades.  

I absolutely loved this song with all my being. This song took me back to the very beginning.  When it was Madonna’s music, the dance floor, and me doing everything I could to survive.

I was now 65, living in a small coastal town in North Carolina with one small dance club. The music tempted me to visit that nightclub. I suddenly missed my younger, adventurous days in a large city with great nightclubs. 

Oh, by the way, it all started like this!

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