I read this on the phone and couldn't comment. Luckily I had a long sleeved shirt on , sniffling into said sleeves.
I’ve tried to omit from my rather short life. Yeah, I totally understand this. No time for hate. Hate doesn't make sense anymore, if ever.
Usually I don't read this kind of stories anymore. I don't have the stomach for it.
But, as it was you, who wrote it, I gave it a try. You managed to combine sadness, with, pride , love and love. Perfect! Thank you for this.