Walton Merritt

Emily sat in the cramped kitchen of her little flat in Manchester, staring out the window as a drizzle

My life in the little town of Pinebrook was once full of happiness: a loving mum and dad, a cosy home

**Diary Entry** I became close with my former son-in-law, but my daughter found out and declared war on me.

“Let her live alone for a while—maybe she’ll realize what she’s lost. And you, son, don’t worry

We got divorced because my wife refuses to cook The other day, my husband and I had such a massive row

It’s been four years since I last spoke to my own mother. And no, I’m not ashamed. When I got married

**Diary Entry** When I saw Pauline again after all those years—standing in the park, pushing a pram—my

**A Mother’s Rejection** *”You brought misery to our family!”* my mother screamed at me

As soon as my daughter finished school, I left my husband. “Heartless!” “

How can I make my husband’s daughter go live with her grandmother? I can’t stand his child.