CHAPTER ELEVEN
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l took a deep breath, collecting my thoughts before answering his question.
Me : Tiana's been...snapping a lot lately .She'll be fine one minute, and then suddenly she's angry and defensive. I don't know what's triggering it.
Ethan : That's understandable, given what she's been through. But it's good that you're recognizing the change in her behavior. Have you talked to her about it?
Me : Yeah, I've tried. But she just says she's fine and doesn't want to talk about it. I know she's glad we left Kudakwashe. She doesn't want to go back home.
Ethan : I see. Well, sometimes children act out in ways that don't necessarily make sense to us. It's possible she is still processing everything that happened, even if she doesn't want to go back to her father.
Me : That makes sense. I just worry about her, you know? I want to make sure she's okay.
Ethan : You're a great mom. You're doing the best you can. Just keep being there for her, and encourage her to express herself when she's ready. And don't forget to take care of yourself too, okay?
l smile slightly, feeling a sense of gratitude towards Ethan .
Me : Thanks you . Just talking to you makes me feel better.
Ethan : lm glad and that is all for today .
l say my goodbye before dropping the call .
Tiana bursts through the front dot with Joshua .
Joshua : Hey mommy .
Tiana : Hey mom .
Me : Hey babies , how was your day ?
I ask whilst stirring the pot filled with mushroom soup
She mumbles something and rushes to her room . I frown looking at the confused Joshua , something is off . But lm not going to push the issue yet
As soon as Tiana enters her room , she slams the door shut as she leans against it ...her eyes scanning the room frantically.
She spot's a box on her desk , she rushes over to it and she yanks out a razor.
With shaking hands , she stretches out her arm that already has small cuts and begins to cut her self . She starts with a small nick but as the pain intensifies , she presses harder.. the blade slicing deeper into her skin
A mic of emotions swirl inside her , relief , peace and a sense of escape . But as soon as the pain grew intense her thoughts begin to blur and she feels herself drifting away
Just as she is losing conscious , Martina bursts into the room her eyes wide with horror.
Martina : Tiana , oh my god , what are you doing ?
She screams rushing towards her daughter alerting Joshua who also comes running .
Tiana's eyes snap back into focus as she stares at her mother is in shock the razor still clutched in her hands .
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