La vida

**Diary Entry** I’ve worked as a nurse since 1990 at a maternity hospital in Manchester—gruelling shifts

After leaving the maternity ward, my parents said, “Don’t count on us anymore,” but we chose love over fear.

The Shadow of the Past: A Dream Unfolding in Emily’s Heart Emily sat in the quiet of their home

I only meant to do a kind thing. When I left for another business trip, I handed my car keys to Mum.

Tuesday, 12th March The house was quiet, just the way I liked it in our little town of Oakwood.

*”How could you let your ex-mother-in-law see your daughter? Have you no pride?”

I divorced my husband in May. He stormed out, slamming the door behind him, off to someone “

**Diary Entry – 15th May** Divorced my husband in May. He walked out, slamming the door, off to

In the days of austerity Britain, I married a woman with three children, left to fend for themselves

**Diary Entry** Last week, my little girl turned two. A small celebration, just close family—except her