When Someone Says Something Out Of Reflex, Do You Flex?

An innocent comment with deep implications needed a reality check

Vanessa Fleming

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Photo by Sydney Sims on Unsplash

This morning, a few of my mom’s friends paid her a visit. These women are lovely people, and I feel fortunate that they care for my mom the way they do. My mom has suffered 2 strokes in the last 5 months, so their visit was much needed in the emotional support…

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Vanessa Fleming

A mixture of short stories created from prompts (@gothamwriterscollection) and stories to highlight women’s health advocacy (@thekindredchampion).