Life without Mom was difficult for Christina. She had grown up
with her mother by her side, and the sudden absence of that
constant presence was jarring and unsettling. Christina's days
were now filled with a sense of emptiness and longing, as she
navigated the challenges of daily life without the guidance and
support of her mother.
The mornings were the hardest. Christina would wake up,
expecting to see her mother's familiar face, only to be greeted by
the cold, empty silence of their small apartment. She would lie in
bed, staring at the ceiling, trying to muster the energy to get up
and face the day. Some days, she would simply stay in bed,
pulling the covers over her head, wishing she could disappear into
the comfort of her dreams.
When she did manage to get up, Christina's routine was a
constant reminder of her mother's absence. She would make her
own breakfast, pack her own lunch, and get herself ready for
school, all the while feeling the weight of responsibilities that had
once been shared. The simple tasks that had once been a natural
part of her day now felt like a burden, a constant reminder of the
void left by her mother's incarceration.
As Christina walked to school, she couldn't help but notice the
other children, their laughter and carefree demeanors a stark
contrast to her own somber mood. She would often find herself
staring wistfully at the families she passed, envious of the easy
interactions and the sense of belonging that she so desperately
craved.
Once at school, Christina would try to immerse herself in her...