**A Difficult Decision** “Grandma, I don’t want porridge,” murmured Alfie, pushing his bowl
“You have nothing to say to me.” Emily flung out her hand, pointing to the door. “Get out!” She stormed
Unloved From childhood, Edwina detested her name. It felt old-fashioned, like something from her grandmother’s time.
“Come Here…” Elsie couldn’t stand her body. Since childhood, she’d been a bit chubby, endlessly
**A Home for Hope** Anthony had always admired his elder brother, emulating him from the earliest days
“It’ll be alright, son…” A quiet voice came through the phone: “Barry, love, it’s Mum.” Barry always
The First Pancake is Always Lumpy Rosalind was a pretty twenty-seven-year-old woman. Her life echoed
“You have no excuse for what you’ve done.” Emily’s hand shot up, pointing her mother toward the door.
**Diary Entry – 12th March** *”Everything will be alright, son…”* That was the first thing









