AMBER *** "...Healing can never be done in the same place that caused you pain..."—Ella *** FIVE years of torture. five years of anger five years of bitterness five years of sorrow. I dread today but sadly it has come and can't escape. I am going to a place where all my problems started. where all my pains surfaced. it's time to face them. My demons. . "Mommy" I hear Genie's voice and I snap out of my reverie. I am standing outside as I watch the pretty flowers bloom. I was once like them, struggling to survive but I've in the end we sprout beautifully despite all the changes we had to go through. "Yes baby" I say kissing her cheeks "Daddy said you're leaving for work. is that true?" she asks and I nod. her eyes twitch. something I

