Tori - Just caught up on your sitch and glad to see you doing well and still writing. I think the memories and loneliness will get easier to deal with and we know how strong you are so no worries there . I can't wait to read the book.
I think you're handling Joe really well, especially with how he treated you.
The aquarium thing sounds incredible. What other 'social' type things are you thinking of doing?
Personality is who the world sees, character is who you are