Mom hugged me so hard I was sure she would break something.

"Syd," she whispered, "you are amazing."

"No," I whispered back. "I'm whole. It makes a difference."

I was still getting used to the other two people in my head even though they were so much a part of me it was hard to tell us apart. Still. I'd have to be careful who I told about the voices.

Straightjacket, anyone?

In the meantime, the family gathered around me, their happiness and relief ...