Emma was born in California, Palm Springs, in 130 degree heat. After two years her parents divorce, and emma did not even know her fathers name. Her mother on the other hand was already looking for someone else to love. Tough times, but as emma grew older she grew more quiet. Once she was five, emma’s world came crumbling down. Her mother and step father started to fight. Her parents started to drink, and soon it became a problem. Her step father become an alcoholic. Emma saw how much pain, and agony this brought to her family. She wanted everything to stop and go away, but no matter how much she tried, it just came crashing back. Maybe if she killed herself, she might be noticed. Then the thought hit her. “Mom I’m going to kill myself.” Emma came marching into her mothers room. As soon as this words left emma’s mouth, her mother jumped to her feet, embracing emma on a suffocating hug. Tears pooled out of her mothers eyes, and she said something that would change emma’s life forever. ” Everyone loves you” tears came out of emma’s eyes ” No matter how much you think, no matter how much you want to kill your self, remember that I will always love you.” Her mother spoke, almost a whisper.

After that day, emma has had thoughts, but they all go away. She remembers those words her mother spoke, and she remembers all the people she has loved. And all the people that loved her.