Sonder: Youth Mental Health Stories of Struggle & Strength | Page 28

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Dear Aunty,
This is Sarah and I hope you get better because Katherine wants to be with you, her
parents! And she gets sad a lot. I don’t like when I see her like this. I want her to be
happy, not sad. You need to do what you need do, can you do that? For me, I love you
Aunty and I want you to get your kids back. If you need help call my mom. Be good.
I love you. I hope to see you soon because I miss you so much. I want you to see your
kids and I think you are a good mom and we love you and stop what you are doing and
get your stuff together now! So you can see your kids! You need to show them how life
works. I hate seeing Katherine like this. I want to see her happy. Please get help, stop
doing drugs. I know you can do it. You need to see your kids grow up because you need
to get your stuff together now! Can you do that for our kids? We all still love you.
Love,
Sarah
Dear Mom,
I feel upset and angry because you don’t listen to me and the boys and it is frustrating.
I also feel like all of this is my fault when it is not my fault. I miss you because you’re
my mom. I’ve been wanting to share this with you; get your act together. What’s more
important: yourself and drugs or me and the boys? That shouldn’t be hard to answer.
When I think of our relationship, I think it is starting to get bad. You are dumb for starting
drugs. You knew what would happen if you did these because you’ve already done them
before. First of all, why would you get dad started? He was such a good father. I have one
question: how long have you been doing drugs? Well anyways, I love you with all my heart.
Love,
Your Daughter
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