Excellent writing hon. I really admire how some times you can put so much of yourself into a piece and yet not have it one of those me me me me me things. You write about your situation but in a way that reflects the human condition totally, and in a way that everyone can relate to. Well done!

And on a more personal note, I'm so glad you have these people in your life. You know how crazy it drives me that I can never be there for you but I take consolation that there are all those people who can. *hugs*