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Who Do You Trust

Who do you trust? The boy was seven. He thought for a long time. He shook his head ‘no’. No one? She asked. He barely nodded yes. What about your mother? She asked. After a longer time He looked up. Glared pure hatred toward her. Shook his head 'no'. Shutting down completely now.

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Arturo Michael

Date: 8/21/2019 8:14:00 PM

That's where the story ends...nothing left but disappointment...

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 8/22/2019 5:47:00 AM

That is exactly right.

Chris Green

Date: 8/21/2019 3:36:00 PM

Wow, that was sad and a little scary. When your child doesn't trust you there is definitely something wrong.

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 8/22/2019 5:48:00 AM

I have seen this more times that I would ever like to mention. I am an elementary school counselor, and I have seen this in five-year-olds.

Heidi Sands

Date: 8/21/2019 7:23:00 AM

Heartbreaking Caren and you put this into words that can be felt strongly. Well done :)

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 8/22/2019 5:48:00 AM

Thank you Heidi. I knew it was not going to take many words to get the point across.