You will never know how hot those coals felt as they shoved my face into the remains of their fire. My fault they said as I’d sneaked up to watch sacred men’s business. But those scars repel anyone who sees my face, they wont look me in the eyes.
The Salvos took my kids … a handsome baby boy and then twins. Claimed I couldn’t look after them. I’m used to being pushed around and told what to do, they think I don’t have a brain.
My eldest now sixteen ran away … the good Christian family they gave him to, well that man kept raping him. Now he thinks he’s gay so he ran away to make porn. He’s a real handsome boy but he turned away and vomited when he saw my face. He doesn’t know his people, country or culture, how is that Christian?
Now I’m praying that my twins will come and find me too. Hope they had better parents than he did.
Written for:https://flashfictionforaspiringwriters.wordpress.com/2018/03/12/fffaw-challenge-week-of-march-13-2018/
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Profound and powerful…thanks for sharing! 🙂
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welcome Truly, how are you? I’ve missed you 🙂
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Very painful indeed.
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Very painful but stark reality!
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There are monsters in this world. Wolf disguised as sheep.
I feel the pain being liberated through every word. I am sorry. Stay strong! ❤
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I am only reporting the inhumanity, not the victim … thanks 🙂
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[…] Aroused […]
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That’s disturbing and sad..
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Your words hit me in the heart like a spear that will tear it in rags, so sad and tough, so true …
Painful…
🦋
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And I am so agree❤️
I hope you make you a great day😊
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This is painful and sad but reality for few kids 😦
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the damage done to children stolen from their parent is deep …
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When will things change, like fire-walkers, no sense no feeling
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wow powerful song Ivor, I’ve not heard it before … John Lennon had amazing insight and nothing’s changed ….
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Oo. Strong stuff, Kate.
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It pierces through my heart Kate…
There maybe parents who can’t take care of their children pretty well on the basis of what our society requires; but then again, what are the odds that these kids will live a better life of we take them away from them?
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sadly they seldom do Mich, there are no guarantees so better off left with their own family …
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Like in Ireland churches and govt seem to control which families are nurtured and which they will shred …
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Just heard 2 year wait for adult psychology and 2.5 for child mental health supports now…church and gov should bow their heads in shame…
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that’s appalling, keep plugging away on social media until you embarrass them into taking action!
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I’ve just made further enquiries and may have found a support service with access in May for a young child I’ve learned is struggling. About to pass on the info to the concerned grandparent. Hope it is the help that’s needed.
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you can only do your best and pray that the services are effective 🙂
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Flash fiction is a challenge to write!
Great job, Kate!
You not only tell an important story, you are sending important messages that need to be remembered/heard!
I admire those who can make tough decisions on behalf of children and make the right decisions/choices.
But is so sad when decisions are made that children’s lives tougher and not better. 😦
(((HUGS)))
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it’s our arrogant attitude to first nation people that’s the major issue here …
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That is a dark narrative – but the truth is often dark
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Very dark, but sadly I have encountered real situations just like this, especially the stolen generation, but others too, creative way to keep us focussed on the underside of life for others.
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This was truly sad and filled with gut-wrenching pain.Well peened Kate.
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