@stellabelle some time you should read Orson Scott Card's speaker for the dead if you haven't already. Seems like you're starting that already but it's more like "speaker for the traumatized". Nevertheless, keep up the great work!

When you get some time would you mind reading my short story over here?
It's got horses in it...
https://steemit.com/storytime/@williambanks/mud-blood-and-glory

I would really appreciate your honest feedback on it.
Thanks again for all you do!