My whole life changed, the whole story changed when mom woke up one morning and decided we  were relocating. Somewhere far away  from home. I know her decision came a little too late  because the did has already been done. Dad has past away because of his wreckless lifestyle and his crazy addiction to drugs and drinks. As much as mom tried to pretend that she was fine, there were no ways to cover up the physical pains. His beatings became more frequent and bone breaking that not even I was enough to stop dad from changing.

I knew mom couldn't endure the pain. It was already getting to 6mnths and everything still seemed like yesterday to mom. The memories were as fresh as film. And her constant night cries became unbearable.

It wasn't easy for me leaving everything behind and traveling with mom because my whole life was here, but I understood mom's reasons for her sudden decision. She couldn't take it anymore. Everything in the house always brought back harsh memories.

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I remembered my last encounter with Britney. I smiled sadly as I remembered my parting with her. We had been best friends for as long as I could remember.
We were like twin sisters.

She had brought a packet of tissue papers for us to cry and say our last goodbyes the night before i left as we watched the stars come.

"Please don't forget me Emmi. Make sure to call and text me whenever you can and let me in, in all the things going on over there.
And be a good girl OK?" She said in a sad tone. She then hugged me so tight that I struggled for some air.

"I'm gonna miss you so much." She sobbed.

"Oh come on now Britney, we've been over this. You're going to make me cry too." I said with tears dripping down my chicks as I gave her back a tight warm hug.
She then chuckled and let me go, watching as we drove away.

Mom had chosen to go to New York because also wanted the best for me, and that was where she felt it was. They had the best schools and best jobs.

This was where my life began, where I felt love for the first time, first time I got heart broken and know what it felt like to feel inferior and bullied.

Author's note

For all those who get bullied by others who feel they're better than you and everyone else. Learn to stand up for yourself.

Nobody is better than anyone, we're unique in our own different ways. Because the more they see how weak you are in your self esteem and confidence, they'll have the satisfaction on bullying you more. They'll never respect you, but they'll always look down on you until you show them they're not better.

Improve your confidence and self-esteem.

Also remember to always fight for what you believe in, what you love and who you love and never give up too easily.

Learn to love people for who they really are.

Don't like people because you think there is good in them. Is better to see the bad in them and still love them for who they are. Then try to bring out the best in them.

Remember that every human bad behavior or action has a story behind it. Don't hate them for what they'd become. But try to make them feel loved and cared for before finding out what made them the way they are.

Some people act though and heartless because they are afraid. Afraid of getting hurt or to avoid getting hurt again. They don't want to feel vulnerable. But also learn to let go of the past.

Don't ruin other people's chances and happiness because of the mistakes of others.
Giving yourself another chance is the bravest and most courageous thing you could do.

Hope you'll enjoy this story as you read on.

#thank you.