Elle, thank you for sharing this powerful, healing story. I relate to depression and suicidal ideation along with the secondary trauma June experienced. I’ve never heard this term before & it describes the kind of ptsd I had from being exposed to violent and abusive situations in my childhood.

I relate to the numbness & the relief at finally being able to feel. I’m so glad June was working that night, that you drove in the dark and rain (I related to all that, too, down to not seeing well in the dark), and I’m glad you have strategies now.

And, I’m so glad Elan Cassandra pointed me to your work today. I’m looking forward to reading much, much more.