Three little girls sat in the back of the car. They were going to the same venue. The school social. There was an air of excitement. The excitement that comes with being twelve and heading out after dark. Indonesia, Australia, South Africa, it's amazing how three little girls born in three different countries all end up speaking the same language - … [Read more...]
I’d just like it to stop here.
October 26, 2011 By 30 Comments
It wasn't the content of the email that upset me. It was the sender. Her full name pinged into my inbox - it wasn't shortened. It wasn't the name that we use for her. It was the name on her birth certificate and her passport. Her official name. Her grown up name. The subject was 'homework' and the tone was excited. "Hi Mum, I handed in my Math … [Read more...]
