This one resonated with me, from French class to being with my dad and stepmom instead of my mom that first time. Thanks for writing!

I just read this in my inbox (slow to get around to them sometimes) and I really enjoyed it-- the last line hits hard

Leah!!! (Stretches arms through computer and across space) Thank you. These kind words mean so very much to me.

Thank you for this, and for the copyedit, Cheri!

Thank you for reading!