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It was pinched between a bank statement and a courier bill. Amy didn’t know why she noticed the envelope. She had been looking for a pen. Except she did notice it. When she shouldn’t have. Shouldn’t even be reaching for it and reading the sender’s address as she was now – attorneys. She googled them. Specialising in divorce. The walls of her dad’s office spun around her, making her feel woozy like the time she first smoked weed. Except that was way better. She tore it up and threw it in the bin. Hoping, that was the end of that.

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  1. neilmacdon avatar
    neilmacdon

    I liked the way she believed the problem would go away if she destroyed the letter

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    1. Fatima Fakier avatar
      Fatima Fakier

      Ah the blissful naivety of youth

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  2. Iain Kelly avatar
    Iain Kelly

    If only it was that easy to fix a relationship.

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    1. Fatima Fakier avatar
      Fatima Fakier

      If only we could toss our problems in the trash…

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  3. Sandra avatar
    Sandra

    Hmm. I think now might be a good time to start emptying the bank account…

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    1. Fatima Fakier avatar
      Fatima Fakier

      Maybe Amy’s mom is just as clueless about the pending divorce and if she finds out that just might happen!

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  4. Keith's Ramblings avatar
    Keith’s Ramblings

    An understandable reaction, but the problem won’t end up in the bin too.

    My story!

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    1. Fatima Fakier avatar
      Fatima Fakier

      No it won’t, sadly!

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  5. Eugenia Parrish Author avatar
    Eugenia Parrish Author

    In a weird way, I was relieved it was her parents and not her husband, although I can’t think that one is better than the other. I love that persistent belief at the end that she can make it all stop. Well done.

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    1. Fatima Fakier avatar
      Fatima Fakier

      The youth truly have blissful ignorance!

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  6. rochellewisoff avatar
    rochellewisoff

    Dear Fatima,

    What a way to learn of your parents’ divorce. (Assuming that’s what it is). Good comparison of the room spinning and smoking weed. Well done.

    Shalom,

    Rochelle

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    1. Fatima Fakier avatar
      Fatima Fakier

      That’s exactly what it was! The weed part was my attempt to show her young age, but on second thought it is commonly smoked by adults too. My bad.

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  7. draliman avatar
    draliman

    I’m guessing that wasn’t the end of that. An unexpected and heart-wrenching find.

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    1. Fatima Fakier avatar
      Fatima Fakier

      No, unfortunately, problems don’t turn to trash that easily. They fester and spread and make themselves known!

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  8. granonine avatar
    granonine

    Really good descriptions here. The walls spinning around her, feeling “woozy”–that’s not a word one hears much these days 🙂

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    1. Fatima Fakier avatar
      Fatima Fakier

      haha! Am I showing my true age using ‘woozy’? Thank you, Linda!

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      1. granonine avatar
        granonine

        Maybe, I’m not sure:). Maybe it’s more common than I think.

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  9. plaridel avatar
    plaridel

    nice try, but no cigar. 🙂

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    1. Fatima Fakier avatar
      Fatima Fakier

      No cigar, indeed! She’s young, she’ll soon learn.

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  10. Brenda's Thoughts avatar
    Brenda’s Thoughts

    I felt relieved when she ripped it up and threw it away. Nothing good could come of knowing at that point. Well-written!

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    1. Fatima Fakier avatar
      Fatima Fakier

      Thank you, Brenda! Well, one letter won’t make a difference in a divorce proceeding. But it’s good she didn’t read the contents.

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  11. pennygadd51 avatar
    pennygadd51

    I like this oblique take on the prompt. The title too is really good.

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    1. Fatima Fakier avatar
      Fatima Fakier

      Thank you , Penny! I’m always so thrilled when you pick up on these subtle things in my writing. Makes me feel like I did something right.

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  12. Inside the Mind of Isadora avatar
    Inside the Mind of Isadora

    I’m sure she’s devastated to find out in that way.
    Nice build-up to the ending, Fatima. Happy New Year 2021
    Be Safe 😷 … Isadora 😎

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    1. Fatima Fakier avatar
      Fatima Fakier

      Thank you, Isadora! And Happy New Year to you too. Hope it is a good year for you!

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  13. msjadeli avatar
    msjadeli

    Kids always bear the brunt of the “sins” of their parents. What a horrific find 😦

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    1. Fatima Fakier avatar
      Fatima Fakier

      They’re always caught in the middle of everything. And bear the brunt of the parent’s mistakes and weaknesses.

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  14. Girl in Niagara avatar
    Girl in Niagara

    Good story Fatima! A terrible find for her.

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    1. Fatima Fakier avatar
      Fatima Fakier

      Thank you! It seems it may only get worse for her too.

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