Wow, Joy!! I just finished a draft on a difficult moment in my life -- and now I feel like such a "whiny" fraud....
You just redefined hardships - but your amazing resolve and strength are shining bright! There are lots of great stories in here that I'll have to come back and read...
Congrats to you and your beautiful children for how far you've come in spite of the challenges...great lessons for all of us to learn from. Glad you're writing and sharing your stories! Best!