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MJ Polk's avatar

"If you are earnest in your desire towards philosophy, prepare yourself from the very first to have the multitude laugh and sneer." -Epictetus

Marty D. Snow's avatar

Dang, what a quote. Thanks for reading, MJ.

Austin Snow's avatar

Beautiful sentiments. Great story man

Marty D. Snow's avatar

Thanks Austin! :)

Hattie's avatar

She has the right ideas. Loved it.

Marty D. Snow's avatar

Thank you very much, Hattie.

Judy V Coldiron's avatar

Loved this. That is life and how some react when she finds her bootstraps and stands up tall !

Marty D. Snow's avatar

Thank you, Judy! You are right, you gotta find 'em and stand tall.

Sue Cauhape's avatar

Awesome, Marty! It's wonderful to see people pull themself together after a shocking event like that. You put your faith in someone, then learn the awful truth when you think you're too old to deal with it. BAM! Good for Mom!

Marty D. Snow's avatar

Thanks, Sue. Yep, you realize you are better off without them.

Diane's avatar

Love this woman!

Marty D. Snow's avatar

She's moving on.

Theresa Greene's avatar

Thank you, Marty !

A wonderful story from my prompt!

Marty D. Snow's avatar

Thanks Theresa, it was a great prompt.

K.C. Knouse's avatar

Often it's life changing events that open the door to our true selves. There is a blessing in everything that happens to us if we are open to it and patient enough to let it manifest. Terrific story, Marty.

Marty D. Snow's avatar

Thanks, K.C.! Great point, "There is a blessing in everything that happens to us if we are open to it and patient enough to let it manifest." This is so true.

Patricia Stallings's avatar

Love to write from prompts to see who and what shows up. This piece is a realistic reflection of how relationships change lives and how the aftermath can be both a crushing blow and a celebration. Your primary character fought herself up through the debris of years not belonging to herself and then finding grace and joy in the reawakening process. I smiled at her bravery and audacity to embrace her renewal. Great piece.

MJ Polk's avatar

This is a beautiful observation, Patricia. I've quoted it in this week's newsletter. And I'd love to have you join us around the Jukebox! https://storiesfromthejukebox.substack.com/p/hallelujah

Marty D. Snow's avatar

Thank you, Patricia. Prompts can be fun, especially song prompts. They just give you so much to work with.

Parker McCoy's avatar

It sounds like she's doing just great. She had so many things thrown at her in a short time and she's learned to deal with it and not worry about what anybody thinks about her either. Her future is looking bright. Cool story, Marty.

Marty D. Snow's avatar

Thank you, Parker. Thanks for taking the time to read it. You should do some of these prompts. You would be great at it.