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All tagged anger

Sep 29
Sep 29 Mother Drives

Father motions her behind the steering wheel. We’re on the field he graded with a landing strip in mind, so where’s the harm?

Feb 10
Feb 10 Forgiveness

My sister lies dying. She cradles a rag doll. “It looks like you,” she says.