Dramatic Monologue

I'm glad I'm home. That's the first thing for me to say. I'm really glad I'm home. What with one thing and another, there were many moments - even hours and days - when I was not sure I would ever see home again! And considering what home is for me now, and what home life is like now, it's a wonder I'm so glad to be back. But I am glad. For more reasons than I can count, I'm glad to be home again.

The other thing for me to say right at the outset is that I'm glad I went. I am so very glad I went, in spite of the perils, the threats, and hard work of the journey. Some of my own stars came together right to make it possible for me to be part of that journey. My life will never be the same, and the changes are all for the better!

Of course, those earlier changes that led…