Hi Eko BP, story nerd Sandy here. You have written a very powerful piece about asking that one ordinary question. The transformation in thought from your younger days (associating with insecurity) to when you were 35 yrs old (associating with vulnerability, trust, and loving) is very clear.

You then discuss being able to ask this question of special people in your life. Someone who has been with you for 15 years. I am not sure if there is a story in the story, but a little more detail about this person, his comfort zone as it relates to answering the question, and how the 40% increase is a huge deal may further enhance the piece.