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April 11, 2023
By 3thompson SILVER, Pewaukee, Wisconsin
3thompson SILVER, Pewaukee, Wisconsin
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“I can’t believe she didn’t show up.” 

My one recital of the year and I had told her I wanted her there for me. 

Another year, another bad mom.

“Jessica honey, can you come here?”

I stomp over to Ms. Johnson.

“Your mom was in a car crash, you need to be there for her.”


The author's comments:

This piece is part of a 55 word fiction challenge inspired by parents commitment to showing up.


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