Emma Otto

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“Children Aren't Raised in a Day” by Emma Otto

Submitted to Contest #195

When Charles was born, I heard the strength in his cry. The way he gasped deep breaths and tightened his fists, he was strong. I knew he was going to be a fighter from the moment I heard his first scream. What I didn't know is how much he would have to fight. Within seconds of his birth, Charles was whisked away by the nurses. They carried my baby down the hall and reassured me he'd be taken care of to the best of their abilities. I did not feel comforted. My baby was diagnosed at birth with Trisomy 21. His heart needed surgery within what f...

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Hello! I'm a young writer who's been interested in writing for the past six years. I love fiction, especially romances and historical fiction, but I'm looking to expand my genres!