Wow. You know, of all people, I should know that these kinds of injuries do happen and people live with them every day. As such, it really shouldn't be unexpected to realize that a reader may come across a situation that mirrors their own. I can't imagine how uncomfortable or surreal or just annoying that might be. That said, I'm humbly, maybe tactlessly pleased that I at least struck true.

And, thank you. I'm glad you stuck with my little fic. Funny, I just started watching the show in July and got into the fandom in the fall. So, our time frame is close to the same.