I downloaded this to read ages ago and then got it confused with another story with the word 'parts' in the title and thought I'd already read and commented on it. Imagine my delight (and also my head-desking) when I suddenly realized that I hadn't actually read this yet!
Anyway, this was fabulous. It felt very realistic and credible and you dealt with a complex issue in an understated and effective way. All your characters and the setting felt well-rounded and believable too. The story just felt like a little slice of someone's life, and I really, really enjoyed it. :)