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Rebecca Holden's avatar

An awesome post, AWESOME, from the pen of one of the world’s good people. Sending love. ♥️

Not only did you help that young person, you taught them a lot, too - and made such a difference.

You’ve taught me a great deal as well with this post. Thank you. A goosepimpling story - in a good way! 😊😊😊

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J. L. Sullens's avatar

Thank you so much.

Just a clarification. It is, as all my published pieces are fiction.

I wrote in first-person because I wanted the feeling it gave. I hope I would be like the person the story's clerk was in this piece.

Again, thank you for your comment and your good heart.

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Rebecca Holden's avatar

Well now, that's even MORE amazing, because you came across as being right there in the very heart of the story. 😊😊😊 Such wonderful writing!

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J. L. Sullens's avatar

Appreciate you and your comments! Feeling honored right now. 💚💙

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Pat Chubb's avatar

Modeling behavior that any of us could emulate In Real Life, if we just let loose our better angels.

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BmG's avatar

Love this story. Love seeing the good in people. Fiction or non🥰

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J. L. Sullens's avatar

Thank you! You made my day!

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Sue Clancy's avatar

This is a wonderful story!! The world needs all of the good it can get!!! 💚💚💚💚💚

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J. L. Sullens's avatar

Thank you! It does feel like a good time for it!

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E.R. Flynn's avatar

This world needs more people like you. Hats off to you for exemplary empathy.

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J. L. Sullens's avatar

Thank you, Ed! This one was written from imagination but it is how I want the world to be especially in these times. 💚💙💚💙

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Rachel Knight's avatar

Fiction or not, this story about made me cry.

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Beth T (BethOfAus)'s avatar

After I mopped away the tears, and before I started writing my comment, I checked and yes, it is fiction, but... the trouble is that it’s based on fact. So many struggling people in this world. I really wish we could help and share and love and accept. Way too much hatred and division. Let’s just do what we can eh? To swing things a little the other way. Thanks so much. A really good read.

(And all the best with your health and wellbeing in the year and years ahead. Take care my dear.)

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J. L. Sullens's avatar

You made my evening with your comment. I see too much homelessness and poverty and wish I could do more. My stories come from my heart and that wish to "do more." Thank you so much for reading my work. And thank you for your concern and well wishes. ❤

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Mary Pierce's avatar

Such heart in this story. Thanks!

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J. L. Sullens's avatar

I am so glad you liked it!

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J. L. Sullens's avatar

It is fiction but what you felt is what I felt as I wrote it. So many young people are living rough and if I could in real life I would like to help them all. As it is I can only express my wish that they be helped.

Thank you for reading this and sharing your reaction to it.

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