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In late September of 2010, was the year I learned a new word “Depression”! I was in 1st grade and everything was fun because I had no responsibilities or worries. I didn’t know how to feel grief for a long time because I was always happy. I didn’t know that a family member could own a child. My mom and step-dad were in town to pay a quick visit, the night before gave them a reason to stay there for a while. We understood what happened because it occurred many times before. Let’s just say adults have their own drink. So we stayed in the living room, making each other laugh and trying to keep the spirits up. There was a knock that made us all jump, I peeked out the window and my insides felt happy. It was my dad, I always chose to …show more content…

I didn’t think anything else could make me sad. I picked myself up as much as I could and that’s what mattered. My mom never called because she wasn’t really allowed, I couldn’t see her and tried to cope with it. I listened to songs that reminded me of her and watched movies she loved. I kept a smile on my face for her. A few weeks went by and it was like a roller coaster of happy and horrible moments. I found a few comfort moments with my dad but he didn’t comfort me the way my mom did. I tried to make the best with staying with him. Then in March it started to warm up. Until one afternoon in Lakota class, my auntie Shawn, who was the nurse called one of my friends and me into her office. I didn’t know why she wanted me but I got nervous because I thought I had to get a shot or something. I walked into her room and I never felt so happy in my life. I saw my mom standing there and she looked beautiful as ever. I hugged her for the longest time and I didn’t want to let go. She told me she won and for once I felt happy to hear that kind of news. She said she had us back for good. In that moment I truly felt joy, it wasn’t bought or asked for! My dad and mom had disagreements but it worked out to where I could see him when I

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