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Submitted to Contest #301
“Why can’t I just tie one on once in a while?” He can be so cocky. I have been answering this question for over a decade. “Well, maybe once in a while wasn’t several times a week I would sleep better at night.”“But seriously Caden, your drinking seems excessive now, and you stay up all night. You haven’t been in bed. I worry about you. Your father is mentally ill now. You see what alcohol did to him. Please, I am your wife. I need you to be healthy for me and the kids. You should really tread lightly. You have been going hard for many years....
Submitted to Contest #300
A rush of frigid air blasts me in the face as I look up at the sign “Wanda’s Gifts.” My shoulders drop along with my somber mood, and I pull on the door handle. The wind practically knocks me down, but I finally manage to shuffle inside. I feel foolish, but no one notices my grand entrance – get over yourself Marie, not that important. Ugh, I did it again. I really need to stop with this negative self-talk, he really makes me feel badly about myself. As the door closes behind me, I glance around and take a deep breath. There are vibrant colo...
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