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Elaine Gantz Wright's avatar

This is magnificent -- every line a heartbreaking treasure. 💔

Tracie Adams's avatar

Thank you for reading. 😊

John Tures's avatar

Thanks for sharing a different perspective on a person who is alone.

Tracie Adams's avatar

Thank you for sharing your thoughts. 😍

Sarah's avatar

“I want a place where I can be tired without apologizing.” Whewww, so good.

Tracie Adams's avatar

Thanks for reading and sharing your thoughts, Sarah.

Adrienne H. Lee's avatar

This is a story you can read over and over, and each time you do, something new and powerful hits you right in the heart bone. LOVE this story.

Tracie Adams's avatar

Thank you. That means so much to me. 💕

Isabel Fontes's avatar

A tender, unflinching portrait of solitude and quiet endurance — it lingered with me in a deeply human, almost uncomfortable way.

Teresa Renton's avatar

Stunning writing Tracie! You have a powerful way of arranging words 🥰

Ron Wetherington's avatar

Beautifully done, as usual, Tracie. I love how you tell us so much by saying so little! That's a skill I'm striving for, and reading your stories helps!

Anthony Kane Evans's avatar

Good piece!

Steven Lemprière's avatar

I can see how the character stole a little piece of your heart. Superb writing.