Meet Rita

She sat on the train with her feet up, tan nylons exposed. She thumbed through the newspaper and smiled as she read. Muttered to herself under her breath. Her light brown hair wavy and untamed spoke true to her character.

She loved cats and ate alone most nights.

Divorced and at peace with it, Rita celebrated her 58th birthday with her two closest girlfriends, Shelia and Elaine, whom she’s known for over 25 years.

“A toast to you. Here’s to finding your voice,” Shelia beamed. They gently clinked their glasses together and Rita couldn’t help but wonder what her voice sounded like after all of these years.

She couldn’t wait to find out.