My UFO (unbelievably fabulous observations)

[hoosiermama]

Yes--both her godfather and my cousin--who's a high school teacher--have been very supportive, caring, and understanding to her. I don't have a lot of connections at the moment, but those I do have are a blessing.

My cousin, btw, isn't an actual relative. We grew up down the street from one another, he's 4 years younger, his grandparents (who raised him) were my parents' best friends; he's like a brother, but not actually related. And I think it's made him free to say things in front of me that he otherwise might not say, and she has no need to "protect" me by her response.