Julia, welcome to Medium. Mick sent me over, and I’m so glad he did.

Tears rolling down my cheeks…oh, what magnificent writing.

The story pulled me in deeply—you 100% let us in, you held nothing back—you took us to the depth of that pain…
Then I read his card after finishing the pieces and OMG—the dam burst.

I got it.

THAT is only what masters in writing can do. I want to compliment your writing but hug you to death and scream to the top of the rooftops:

You would have made a REMARKABLE mother—yes you would have—and are now to these little people and dogs and caretaker/lover to the one you love….all show the magnitude of how much you love.

Such a touching piece. Thanks for reminding us to be empathetic to those we meet who don’t have children…and that deep down, they each have their story.

Keep writing!! Hope Medium loves you back as you so well deserve!