Is using fire really the best way to stop a mob? In Roll of Thunder, Hear my cry by Mildred D. Taylor this question should have come into consideration when papa started the fire that burnt a piece of his crops. Even though it stopped the mob down at the Avery’s place he should have thought of better ways to do it. In depth, there are way better ways to stop a mob than starting a fire. For example,he could have told Harlan Granger what was happening or he could have scared them away by taking his shotgun and firing it into the air.…
A heartbroken mother and father are not giving up on their battle with the state of Oregon to get their children back. KTVZ reports Amy Fabbrini and Eric Ziegler lost custody of both of their sons, with Christopher being taken from them four days after his birth, while his brother Hunter never even got to go home, being removed directly from the hospital when he was born. The couple hasn't been accused of abusing their children, instead, they have been told they are not intelligent enough to raise them. Their low IQ's is the reason the family has been torn apart.…
“Things always have a way of figuring themselves out.” That’s what my dad always would tell me when I was younger which, in a way, relates my life to Jeannette Walls’ in The Glass Castle. He told me that whether or not things had problems over time or in a matter of seconds, they would always figure themselves out. I carry those words with me as a reminder that things for me were really hard at one point, but in the end they figured themselves out. My parents divorced when I was twelve years old, and just headed into 7th grade.…
Imagine going to the doctor for a mystery illness you’ve been dealing with for a while. Imagine being nervous about going, just because of society’s views and misconceptions about this illness. It’s debilitating and has cost you your job and continues to hurt relationships with loved ones. Think about how after talking to the doctor you are told they don’t know the diagnosis for sure, but prescribe you a medication that may or may not help you. This disappointment, and heartbreak is becoming more frequent each day.…
My brother took me to the jail house and when I approached to him I could see huge bags under his eyes. Before I could speak my dad began crying and started apologizing to me for everything he had done. He told me to stay strong and humble. He told he loved me , I haven't heard those words in a long time and it felt good to hear it. I left the jail house with my eyes bloodshot red feeling hurt for my dad.…
I was truly heartbroken for the first time in my entire life. I had no friends, and even my best friend was not always there for me. However, that was not her fault. She texted me and we hung out more, but I pushed everyone away because I did not know how to deal with my feelings. I felt like I lost a whole part of my family, and I just wanted my friends back.…
Heartbreak is red. Heartbreak is something everyone goes through at some point in their lives. Whether it be the loss of a loved one, a bad breakup, or just losing a close friend, everyone will experience a broken heart at some point or another. Having a broken heart was the worst pain I've experienced this far in my life, I would do anything to prevent anyone else from feeling that pain.…
I decided to leave town for the remainder of the summer and stayed with family in Riverside. I didn’t want to see anyone, talk to anyone, or have any questions asked. Although it sounded like a good way to escape from reality, I found myself not having anyone to talk to. They didn’t know the boys, they didn’t feel the pain I was feeling. Half of the time I would hide the fact that I was crying by acting like I was asleep.…
The time is ticking Is our ability to succeed being torn apart? Cultural and societal shifts are common in today's society. Yet that does not change the idea that it is difficult to adjust to change. Discrimination will tear down college graduates’ ability to succeed because of the riots, bans and law enforcements that have been increasing these pasts few years.…
Five years ago one of the worst incidents occurred in my life. My step dad and my mom split up. Although divorce is very common, when it strikes home it can drastically changed a life. For instance, I had to move to a new community and experience a whole new life. Even though I wish that my parents were still together, the breakup allowed me to learn a lot of important things about myself.…
Grief is a normal response to a stressful event that occurs in a person’s life. Many people experience grief after a major life change such as death of a loved one, divorce, or the loss of financial security. There is no timeline for the recovery of this emotional state, as everyone copes with stressors in their own personal way. However, it is thought by six months in the normal grieving process a person has attained adequate coping mechanisms. Complicated grief usually stems from a mental health condition that continuously worsens over time.…
Pickles I come from a broken home. I grew up with no father, a drug addict mother, and 2 little brothers. My mother used to take money that she would receive from the government and instead of buying food for her kids, would turn around and buy drugs.…
Great depression storyline Growing up in Penny, Oklahoma was difficult. As a young girl I constantly moved from place to place. We were never able to afford one months pay, so we would move every month. I became accustomed to it.…
My parents divorced when I was 5 years old because of my father's alcohol addiction. She suffered verbal abuse and watched her marriage completely fall apart. When he left, my mom was barely able to support us and she reacted to other people less trustworthy than before. My father isolated himself a lot. He would stay upstairs in our home to avoid any interactions with family.…
I decided to write about my relationship with my dad in this post because Father’s Day just passed and because I’ve already made a post about the incredible bond I have with my dad. In that post I mentioned that he was away in Korea when I was born and I didn’t get to see him until I was 7 months old. My mother, who was only 22 at the time, had a lot of responsibility taking care of the three of us who were all under 3 years old. When my dad came home he took over the caregiving duties for me completely because he wanted to make sure he bonded with me. There was a solid attachment built between the two of us at that time that has been tested over time but never frayed.…