Shannon- Anyone who would criticize or torment you about your story is just a person who doesn’t like themselves much. Don’t pay any attention to them. I wish you lived in my neighborhood, so we could hang out and talk, go for a walk together or I could help you with your daughter, so you had time to move around or do something fun. I can’t imagine how difficult it would be to be a single parent. I raised two sons with a solid partner, so I’m very lucky. I always look forward to your essays and love your honest writing style. I’m sending you much love and peace.