A teenager describes what it's like to grow up without a mother
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Priscilla feels like she's grown up without a mother, even though her mother lives in the same town.
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Posted on January 06, 2009 at 02:18 PM | Permalink
Review on Mother
Priscilla and many others face growing up without a mother. This is sad that her mother left her and does not want to see her. The pattern of the piece is astounding and you can see how her youth years were. The quality of this piece is great! The ambiance makes the piece compelling.