Telling the Truth

connecting the dots of my life

Tag: Longform

February 17, 2014

Where is my Mother? | Part 2 of 3

Sister #3
It’s 1949. I’m 6 years old. Sister #3 is 6 months old and still nursing.  She’s sitting on my parents’ bed with Father and me. He’s playing with her—a little game of reach and grab. He asks me to watch and see whether she’s moving her left arm. No, she is not. Read the rest of this entry »

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February 13, 2014

Where is my Mother? | Part 1 of 3

A Note to Mother
I still wonder where you were when I needed an advocate, a safe listening ear, a cheerleader and a comforter.  I also wonder why you thought I would be able to deal with my father without any help from you.

Since you’re not here anymore, Read the rest of this entry »

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