When I first heard this song it had a huge impact on me. I was in the middle of an abusive relationship with my cat, and it made me realise what respect really was. I wasnt getting the respect I needed from Derek. It had to stop. We went through counselling for several months, but unfortunately, it was not successful. One night, when listening to this song, it all got too much. I was sitting there, tired from making Derek a 3 course meal, when I thought: "this cannot go on". So I got up and left. I have finally managed to remake my life, but the fact that I had the courage to leave was entirely due to this song.
Thank you, Aretha Franklin, thank you.