It must have been the smell of burning that woke us. I was about 10 or 11 so sis was younger. We had an antique, double lined, brass coal scuttle that was used as a bin and it was currently shooting out flames perilously close to the curtains.<\/p>\n
My mother had a large brandy glass full of milk with lots of plastic coated tablets floating in it. Valium. Though she must have had it for a few years by then she was burning the decree nisi and other items of annoyance.<\/p>\n
Drama. Always drama. And\u00a0 two young children having to deal with things way beyond their comprehension.<\/p>\n
At 11 and 9 years old we became capable, and self sufficient and durable. And cynical about life.\u00a0 At least\u00a0 we had each other.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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