Glancing outside seeing the happy families jump into each other's arms as the sadness in their hearts allow them to be able to miss each other. Wishing that was your family just to feel the love in that one hug. Why wasn't this our family? The drugs able to take over someone's personality just as a gloomy day goes by. My father trying to be a good Muslim as well as a man but also being sucked in by the depth of society and drugs. A lector over in New York City last minute. " I'm taking you to stay with your mom" the words spoken to us by our father.
A 8 year old wondering why weren't you allowed to see your mother everyday? Having to sit through court meetings and advocates questioning whether or not you want to live with your father. Knowing we weren't safe but still holding on because the love and connection you wanted to have.
Why are we here?
YOU ARE READING
Dark Shadows Glancing
Teen FictionThis is a short story about a girl who has to find herself after a tragic death in her family. She has to encourage herself to step up and become a better person with the love of others.
