anger junkies

February 6, 2017February 6, 2017 flacoali3Leave a comment

Talking to Emma about her stepfather has me thinking about my father who wasn’t there for most of my childhood. It gets me thinking about my own stepfather who like Emma’s stepfather was in the drug game as both a dealer and consumer. When Emma talks about her stepfather it’s like she’s talking about two…… Continue reading anger junkies

Papi's Secret

#3 Papi’s Secret

February 5, 2017February 6, 2017 flacoali3Leave a comment

It’s February 4th, 2o17. Saturday night. Some coworkers want to go out drinking on Dyckman Avenue. But I’m home thinking about Emma and whether she’s lying. She’s been telling me about her ex and her ex’s father. Some of it sounds made up. With her permission I’ve been posting her stories. All names have been changed.…… Continue reading #3 Papi’s Secret

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#3 Papi’s Secret