Thank you so much for this beautiful comment! You wrote that this story made you feel seen, and I just want to say that comments like these make me feel seen, too. :) The story may not be a literal retelling of what I've experienced myself, but I do very much relate to the characters and share many of their struggles. Writing this thing was pretty difficult and after it was done, I remember feeling as if I'd shared too much of myself. However, that feeling faded away quickly when it turned out that other people found the themes relatable, too. This sense of connection reminds me that it's absolutely worth it to put your raw feelings out there sometimes. :) So, thank you.