Hugs. I'm so sad your life is rough right now, but sometimes we definitely need to learn to stand alone and reach out to others from a position of stability within ourselves, instead of relying on them to stabilize us. I've certainly been there in my own life. Keep putting one foot forward. You'll make it.
Thank you, Verity. If Lois can do it, I can do it.
Thank you, bakasi. Glad you enjoyed it.
Gahhhhh so sad and emotional!! *HUGS*
Thank you, KSaraSara. It was a part I've wanted to write for a long time. Those scenes always breaks me.
Hi Carrie!
With everything going on in my life, I needed to write something. Thank you, Bek, for editing this for me.
/Hugs/
Closing her window, she turned around and picked up the pillow. Then she tossed it back on the couch, wiped her eyes, and held her head high, and she walked alone, one foot in front of the other, down the hallway to her bedroom.
Beautifully written

Poor Lois!

Michael
Thank you, Michael. I appreciate the feedback and the hug.
Your story touches on some very important points: valuing your own individuality and independence and, despite everything, holding on to a thread of hope for love. Both things are essential.
[...] sometimes we definitely need to learn to stand alone and reach out to others from a position of stability within ourselves, instead of relying on them to stabilize us.
Beautifully said, Verity.
Hugs <3
Thank you, peixinho. It's true, holding on to a thread of hope for love and valuing your own individuality and independence.