Before I begin, I just want to let you know that I'm no longer updating my four other blogs. I have found they aren't getting that much views and it may be easier just to keep this one. Anyways, onto the story! "Secrets in A Cave" Dear Mother,
What were you thinking when you abandoned me? Did you know your decision would separate us by oceans? Did you know I would miss you? In my moments of weakness, I think you didn’t know any of that. I think you were scared and if anything, you wanted to help your family. Maybe you thought the best way to do that was to abandon me. I hate not knowing. I hate these secrets in a cave. I hate that memories are too short and fantasies are too strong. Sometimes, I even hate you. I’m constantly told by people that I’m lucky and special. Even my older brother Jolly who was also adopted from China scolds me for my anger. Are we adoptees not allowed to feel anything but gratefulness? Don’t get me wrong, I am so fortunate and privileged to have Kiko and Jonah Stoneman as my parents. Thanks to my mother, I am connected to my Asian heritage although she is Japanese and I, Chinese. I love my parents and their British accents. I love this mush of a family we’ve created, but Mother, where are you in all this? I’m lost. I’m stranded in an underground cavern, condemned to a relentless pursuit of truth. Secrets are my prey, but they are quick to duck out of sight. I’m alone and I hope that you care. Mother, what were you thinking? Love, Wendy Stoneman
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AuthorI'm Darcy Ridge, creating stories that all revolve around family and identity in a myriad of ways. In the past, I have shared multiple stories and published a novella online. You can find me on Wattpad and many other social media websites. They/them [Image Description: black background with the words "Social Justice and Mental Health Resources" in white in the center /end ID]
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