I like it! I like the story, how subtle the emotional built up is presented as we see Lois' background, I like to see how she finally breaks. She wears that cynic face to mask her scars and her unfulfilled dream of having a loving family with children. I feel sorry for Lois, but I am sure she would throw everyone's pity in the trashcan as she is too proud to let others see that she remains a fragile hurt woman inside. So many people do it everyday for their own personal reasons.
That was a great piece! 🌼
Take care!
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Thank you, dear @ruth-girl. 🌺
Sometimes, when I write a piece I have a particular reader in mind. In this case, I thought of you and some of the characters you have created in your stories. I had a feeling you would "get" Lois. We are all so complex, and imperfect, often hurting ourselves as much as anyone else.
Forgive me for suggesting this, but I think you should write. And I think you should polish your already-written stories, put them together with your new ones and make a compilation. This you can publish as a short story collection. If publishers don't want it, that's OK. You can publish the book on your own. Even if no one buys the book (I've been there!) it's still a great thing. Your family and friends will treasure it, and your kids one day will have it as a legacy.
I have published such books for myself, and for others. Cost absolutely nothing. Do your own formatting and cover art. Upload on Amazon (and Smashwords, if you want an ebook)
Hope I'm not being presumptuous. All that creativity needs an outlet :))
With great affection and respect, 🌞 🌟
Your mature, New York friend,
AG