Yitazba Largo-Anderson

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ā€œMonsoon Seasonā€ by Yitazba Largo-Anderson

Submitted to Contest #79

Laurie Lonewolf rubs her thumb over a text message she received from a stranger only hours before. It reads, ā€œHi Laurie. You probably donā€™t remember me, but this is your dad. Can we meet?ā€Ā  This is your dad.Ā  Laurieā€™s fingers grew numb at the words. What? Dad? Why now? Why not say father? Wouldnā€™t that be more appropriate considering ā€˜dadsā€™ stick around? But something in Laurieā€™s chest broke free, and she couldnā€™t help but touch a color she hadnā€™t felt since childhood. It was hope.Ā  ā€œDonā€™t expect anything,ā€ Laurieā€™s best fr...

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Hi there! I'm a Navajo creative writer and artist living in the Blue Ridge mountains. I am inspired by my family and nature. My goal is to create stories that move people and help those dealing with stress and anxiety.