My mother told me it wasn’t my fault that my father moved away.

She said I wouldn’t understand now, but I would some day.

Do you think if my parents loved me more they wouldn’t have done this to me?

I really love my daddy and my mommy both equally.

I’m not sure that they understand how badly this is affecting me.

I wish everything could go back to the way it used to be.

It feels like my whole world has been turned inside out.

I no longer feel safe and comfortable and I’m filled with doubt.

Why did they have to break-up and tear my family apart?

The thought of my daddy living somewhere else hurts my heart.

Sometimes I wonder if I am not the child they hoped I would be.

I’m not sure that they care enough, even though they say they love me.

“My name is Kate, I’m 9 years old, and I am in the third grade.

Before my parents divorced, I do not remember ever being afraid.

I really need a friend who can understand what I’m going through.

Maybe just maybe that special new friend could be you.”

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