Letters: Simple requests for help this Christmas
Thalia a11 year old writes about family abuse and fear and asks for Christmas help for her brother and mother. Gregg age 12 shares life with grandpa and hopes for a special Christmas with support from friends church and neighbors. Frank a 12 year old describes fleeing an abusive partner and seeking a new home and items to rebuild. Amy age 10 describes hunger and her mother’s crying and asks for birthday and Christmas gifts. Gary age 9 recounts a broken family, job loss, and desire for basic items. Sam age 9 or 10 speaks of a troubled father and need for school clothes and food. Linda age 13 notes responsibility and need for coats and food for siblings and mom. Krutsinger
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Thalia
Gregg
Grandpa
Amy
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Gary age eleven writes about living with his mother after his father left. He describes spending time outdoors, attending school when possible, and his mother’s ongoing sadness.
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