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Little Black Book
If I could’ve punched Olivia Day in the fucking face, I would’ve. I hate thinking of my best comebacks after the fact. It makes me want to have the fight all over again. I would’ve told her the only reason boys in school like her is because they know how easy she is. She’d sleep with any boy who gave her attention because she’s so fucked up from her daddy issues. Or I would’ve told her that her haircut is stupid. But instead, Olivia Day commented on me having two moms and you know what I said?
By Cheyenne Pajardo5 years ago in Families
New Res Life
Our new house was a tiny two-story, two-bedroom on a remote street with four other houses. The nearest houses sat one mile to the north. The next nearest were 5 miles south in a part of town called South Superior. East End settlement began 6 miles to the east and 7 miles to west lay Billings Park. I couldn’t help but wonder how we weren’t on the reservation any more. We started out just as poor as we were before, there were even fewer kids here my age than on Red Cliff, and we were farther from other people.
By Armond Blackwater5 years ago in Families
The Baker and the Witch
Chapter one “Thank you miss, have a good evening.” A male customer smiled widely at Serena as he wheeled his grocery cart away from her. “You do the same.” She reluctantly retreated to the store’s bakery where she worked. The young woman finished cleaning up, flicked off the fluorescent lights, then headed up front to clock out and go home for the night. Forcing a smile and a courteous manner was very draining on her, it wasn’t that she was incapable of smiling and being friendly to people it was just her current state of mind. Serena has dealt with struggles and mental illness for most of her life and there’s only so long you can stay strong externally.
By Amber Henninger5 years ago in Families
The Petaridge Legacy
Jason Petaridge shuffled in his seat at the rear of the conference room. The estate’s lawyer insisted that his attendance was mandatory but did not indicate why. Jason was the family’s black sheep, and the recently-departed Philip Petaridge despised his grandson’s soft, liberal attitude.
By Gregory Cholmondeley5 years ago in Families
An Expose on the "Actually Autistic" Community
Dear Readers, Before I jump into today's topic, let me make a disclaimer: The struggles of individuals on the spectrum who can mask are real. While some of us can mask and act more neurotypical and thus be treated better overall, it is still hard to find a job, make and keep friends, and even on some days, perform certain tasks. Yes, even those of us who are able to mask and present as more neurotypical, still have days where it is harder to function and complete seemingly simple tasks, such as doing the dishes, laundry, taking the trash out, getting the mail, etc. Yes, our grooming and hygiene may suffer on some days. Yes, it can be stressful for us to have a conversation, especially when the TV is on or the music is really loud. Yes, even those of us who are more neurotypical- passing struggle with a learning disability and have to sometimes fight the school, college, or university to get accommodations so we can pass all our classes. All these struggles do exist and are very real. But something has to be addressed.
By Sunny Dolen5 years ago in Families
Don't Tell Mom
This month’s pay came in on Monday and the rent went out on Tuesday, sapping half my wages in one fell swoop. I refrained from complaining too much – at least I could pay the landlord in full this time and eviction notices would be spared a little while longer. Checking my balance online confirmed the hefty payment had left as expected but with that, I spotted my first surprise of the day. In addition to my remaining balance, a sum of twenty thousand dollars entered my account under highly suspicious reference:
By Ashleigh Harris5 years ago in Families
Squiggles
Lindsey climbed the last few steep steps before pausing to catch her breath. She furrowed her brow and put her hand to her eyes to take in the view from the Great Wall. It was her second week in China and her third month spent travelling. Around her, tourists bustled and took clumsy photos; silhouettes in the blinding sun. She took in the clean air and snapped a quick shot of the great, green mountains and valleys, carving out the ridges that bore the wall like a majestic crown of stone and cloud.
By Kathryn Slater 5 years ago in Families
