
“It Wasn’t Uncommon to Hear People Whispering and Gossiping About my Family”
feelings, sense of hope, thoughts
“The small Portuguese village where she grew up knew all about her father’s alcoholism and made it a point to show their disapproval. There was nothing she wanted more than to get away from the criticism and snide comments that chipped away at her confidence daily. But no matter where she went, that feeling […]