Hi Mary! Oh my gosh, I really enjoyed your story, and I think you're super brave for sharing what you did, here on Medium.

I don't want to step into your business, but I do want to encourage you to pursue your journalism dreams, if that is what inspires you. After I retired from law enforcement, I was a Forensic Child Interviewer for six years. I interviewed over 1,000 kids, between the ages of 3 and 17, regarding all kinds of abuse. It became a passion of mine, Mary. I'm now retired, but a day does not go by, that I don't think about what I would have missed, if I didn't pursue my passion. It turned out to be the most fulfilling job I ever had.

I would hate to see you look back years later, and say what if......... Anyway, it's really nice to meet you, Mary. Stay well and keep writing. God Bless.

-Scott