She married an African man at 21 and left us… but every year she sends us the same message”

in a hurry. Always distant. I asked why she didn’t come home. She went quiet, then said: “I’m very busy, Mom.” I didn’t ask again. Sometimes, mothers become cowards out of fear of hearing the truth.

Time passed. My house improved thanks to the money she sent. Everyone said I was fortunate. But how can you be happy eating alone every day? Every Christmas,continue reading …