This was a really good story. I clearly heard your voice in Lois' pain and in her conflicted emotions. The introspection has authenticity, and I know it's because this story came from a real place in your heart. Thanks for sharing this piece of yourself with all of us.
Thanks so much. It's interesting, being able to so clearly and strongly identify with a character in this way. It's both difficult to find the words to express the feelings in a relatable way, but easy and kind of cathartic too.
Thanks for taking the time out to read something so close to my heart.