But as the effects of the drugs began to wear off, I realized that I was no longer just Sara Pezzini. Like a damsel in distress waiting to be saved, I had been at the mercy of unseen forces, tickling me to their own amusement. But now, with the antidote coursing through my veins, I could feel the power returning to me. I swung my hair like a weapon, ready to face whatever challenges lay ahead. No longer a damsel in distress, I was Rapunzel, ready to enjoy every moment on my own terms.