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On January 12, 2010, Haiti suffered a devastating earthquake. More than 300,000 people died and a million were made homeless. The shockwaves were felt around the world, especially in Haitian communities. Cassandra Charles, living in New York City, describes the events and feelings she experienced in the first few days following the quake. (full text)
Antwaun struggles with conflicted feelings about his father, who spent most of Antwaun’s childhood in and out of prison. (full text)
Devastated after her father leaves the family, the writer fills her emptiness by losing her virginity at 13 and having promiscuous sex. As she gets older, she reflects on her behavior and gains control of her sexuality. (full text)
As her boyfriend spirals into depression, Imani longs to be free. But will she have the strength to say goodbye? (full text)
Chris has been in foster care since age six. He fathers a child just as he ages out of foster care, and struggles with the emotional and financial consequences of being a parent.
Music has helped Otis survive tough times. Each phase of life brings a new favorite band, and a different group of people to connect with. (full text)
At age 14, the writer leaves her loving godparents in Malaysia to join her parents and brother in the U.S.
When her mother goes back to using drugs, Tamara makes the difficult decision to move out.
Ashunte becomes addicted to marijuana at 14. He enters rehab and gives up the habit, but when he goes home his demons are waiting for him.
The writer bonds with a girl named Katy, who helps him get his life under control.
Natalie’s father left the family when she was 4 years old, and rarely visits. Yet she has still not given up on him completely.
Jarel’s grandmother adopts him after years in foster care, but they still have a rocky relationship.
Cecilia describes how a loving and attentive staff member has helped her calm down.
As she gets older, Rita feels more sympathy for her drug-addicted mother, which helps her let go of some of her anger over being abandoned.
Charlene is devastated when her wonderful social worker leaves for another agency.
Xavier was still emotionally dependent on the system after he left it. He hadn't learned how to be alone with himself and his experiences. He realizes that being independent is not just getting a job or knowing how to cook: it's also "what you do for yourself on the inside."
Eugene’s carefree persona masks the pain of a childhood burdened by adult responsibilities, including an incarcerated mother.
Jeremiyah is very close to his older brother, Alfred. When family conflicts land Alfred in a group home, they lose touch and Jeremiyah misses him dearly.
Lishoné interviews an adult expert about why it’s important for adoptive families to get support.
After her biological mother disappears, Lishoné has a hard time adjusting to her adoptive family.
After the violence her family experienced in Albania, Agelta thought life in the U.S. would be simple. But things turn out to be more difficult than she imagined.
Mary’s father is in jail, awaiting sentencing. She describes her sadness and desperation.
Giselle describes the pain of losing contact with adults who represent stability and love.
Ana’s family has taken in numerous foster children over the years. She has painful memories of getting attached to them, only to see them leave again.
When the guy she loves starts dating her best friend, Magda thinks her life is over.
When a staff member at her group home gets transferred, Tamecka loses a mother figure.
The writer is close to his father as a young child, but has only sporadic contact with him after he leaves the family when the writer is 7.
When the writer goes out with a boy that her best friend also likes, their friendship ends. The writer realizes she won't repeat this mistake.
Otis channels his feelings of powerlessness and rage into a writing persona he calls the Crippled Enigma.
A psychologist describes how separation affects youth and parents, and how family bonds can be rebuilt through therapy.
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