"Ehm,you must be tired from the trip"

As I left my parents' house, I felt grateful for the quality time we spent together.

The next morning, I prepared for school, gathering my laptop and notebooks.

In class, I sat down and met my friend Sarah. She asked,

"Hey, Joanna, how are you doing? I've been worried about you since...you know."

I replied,

"I'm doing okay, thanks for asking. It's been tough, but I'm trying to stay positive."

Sarah said,

"I'm so sorry about the miscarriage. I know it's not easy, but you're strong and you'll get through this."

I appreciated her kind words and we chatted for a bit longer.

After class, I spent time with Sarah at her house. We hung out and talked about everything that had been going on.

Sarah asked,

"So, how's Priscoll doing? When is he coming back?"

I replied,

"He's actually extending his trip for another two weeks. I'm not looking forward to being alone in the house for that long."