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Maryellen Brady πŸ’—πŸ“š's avatar

It all made him wonder if dying was more certain than his father loving him...oh this line.....I can relate. But with my mom. Wonderful writing Hazel.

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When I first started writing this story, that was basically what the first sentence was going to beβ€” but then the prompt happened, and the story took form from there.

Thank you for reading through it, and I’m sorry you have had to deal with similar.

There have been times where I’ve wondered if my dad or step-mom actually loved me, but never like felt this degree of pain.

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Maryellen Brady πŸ’—πŸ“š's avatar

That line really held lots of sizzle for me. I've since learned my mom was challenged & she loved me the best she could. Luckily, I had my dad & my Grams.

You made a story come to life, that is pretty cool! Thank you for sharing it.

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Hazel's avatar

That’s good to hear you were able to have that growth with your Mom.

Alex on the otherhand, poor poor fella… that’s for sure haha πŸ₯²

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