As October rolled around I began to look forward to Halloween. It was my favorite holiday. It was the one day a year I could be somebody else. The one day I could pretend that I was not really who I was. This year my Mother and Jack were planning on having a huge Halloween... Continue Reading →

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 →