I remain silent the whole ride back to Del Sol, despite Miss Hillary’s attempts to get me to talk. Suddenly, the things that excited me on the way up feel meaningless…none of it matters anymore. Miss Hillary parks the car in my neighborhood and we get out. She stands there…
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I forget everything that I was afraid of moments ago as soon as I see mama. Alida: MAMA! She gets up from her chair and I run over to her giving her the biggest tightest hug that I can manage. After the hug…she stands back. Lea: Let me look at…
I wake up to some unexpected news the next morning. Ms. Fuller: Your social worker, Miss Hillary, is coming to get you today. Alida: But…I’ve been good! Ms. Fuller: That’s not why she’s coming. She’s coming to take you to go and see your mother. Alida: *in shock* My mother?…