Thanks so much for sharing your story, Alan. School and kids are hard enough to deal with, but with this added "forced relationship" that came with its own set of challenges and expectations, it must have been extra difficult for you.

I love your perspective on how this friendship impacted you. Reviewing something so painful and finding a nugget of goodness is always helpful, especially for those who read stories like yours and could use that inspiration for themselves.

Thank you for choosing HHH to publish this, Alan.