Hello dearest author! This is the first time I've ever felt compelled to write such a message. I'm nearly finished reading How to Stay Afloat & I think I'm starting to understand why I love it so much. You created a character that resonated with me deeply, Sammy of course. I feel that's why I've always defended him in my own mind, sticking to him whenever he made the most frustrating decisions. Seeing as he suffers from BPD, & I have been researching it in terms of myself, as well as us both being suicidal, I can see why I also feel this connection. Typically when a character makes one frustrating decision after another, people tend to drop the story but YOU made me want to stay until the end. I absolutely adore every character (except Caleb currently) & love their dynamics. Your story has impacted me greatly. I somehow even dream of the characters & how'd they'd interact. Thank you so much for this masterpiece. I'm glad I was able to live to read this story. I hope to make a story just as good as yours one day. Much love & respect!