As September rolled around I was excited to start school. School would be my escape from the hellish constraints of my home life. Admittedly I was nervous about starting grade five at a new school. But there was comfort in knowing that nobody knew me and that nobody could see what a mess I truly... Continue Reading →
My bedroom was big which was good because Grandma Lois had bought me a brand new bedroom suite for my birthday that year. A complete set that matched. I felt like a princess in a brand new castle. The one rule was that I had to look after the furniture and keep my room clean.... Continue Reading →
My Mother seemed happy the next morning as she made me pancakes for breakfast. I took that as a sign that her and Jack must have made up and had a good weekend together. Shortly after we sat down and began to eat our pancakes Jack walked through the door with a bundle of flattened... Continue Reading →
Brave Enough by Dawn Marie 