Beautifully written, Sarah. Amidst the truth of your words in these times, you most likely struck a nerve or two and certainly hearts; a poignant piece for sure. Paul and I did grow up in those yesteryear times and felt secure as children and teenagers. Communication with friends was riding our bikes over to see if they were home, calling them on the house phone, talking and seeing one another at school.; mustn’t forget the public pay phones. Or our kindly neighbors telling us, “your mother/daddy has been out calling you home for dinner.”

We felt safe. It wasn’t naïveté. It was freedom.

We are happy and relieved for you. Enjoy your new digs. 🙏🏻