The First Woman to Fool Me in Adulthood

Jacqueline, 

A perfectly composed and articulated woman. 

Rough, rugged and honest. 

Said her sons struggled with some things, 

Never mentioned her part. 

She never mentioned that she left her young boys home alone for weeks, 

Selling herself, leaving no food in the cupboards. 

Now, 1 son less... 

Her lies catch up.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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